# Referee Coach — Take notes for review.

> Sports match analysis and note-taking tool with video recording and reporting. (iPhone/iPad app by Glen Devenie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-coach/id1338268644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glen Devenie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299575038)
- Category: Sports
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-coach/id1338268644/reviews.md

## What is Referee Coach?

Record the referee's name, keep score & time, note phases in play and add notes on how they are going.

In Stats mode, each phase is recorded on its own line and can be reviewed later.
Switch into video mode, record and save on the fly.
Keep an ongoing penalty count against the Home and Away teams and where they were awarded.
On review, you can add overall comments and then email it as a pdf and txt attachment.

Easily pick up trends at scrums and breakdown.

Phases of play record the game time and score when the comment was saved.
Phases are selected using pop up windows:
- Scrum
- Lineout
- Tackle
- PK General Play
- Ruck
- Maul
- Free Kick
- Advantage General Play
- Critical

Associated comments with these phases are then available to add and build an overall picture of the phase.
Including being able to add a comment to say anything about what happened.
Included in the summary is how many scrums and the penalties at the different phases against each side.
The final page has a penalty heat map showing where penalties were awarded against each team and includes a timeline of when penalties were awarded.

In Notes mode has the phase buttons removed.
Type in your comments and take videos. 
Keeps the time and score whilst incorporating into the notes as they are saved.

## Key features

- Record referee name, score, and time
- Note phases of play with detailed comments
- Track penalty counts and locations
- Video recording and saving
- Penalty heat map and timeline
- Email reports as PDF and TXT

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-coach/id1338268644/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2022-09-14, version 2.7.6*

Really good app that is very useful for on the sideline. I can see a lot of benefit for it in the future. 
The icing on the cake would be a way of exporting the data and notes taken.

### 5/5 — Time saver

*2019-06-07, version 2.1*

Really good tool to assist coaches with rugby referees. Use it frequently every game day. This has saved myself a lot of time doing write ups - now done here.
Highly recommended!

## Frequently asked questions about Referee Coach

### What is Referee Coach?

Referee Coach is a sports analysis and note-taking application designed to help users record match details, track performance, and generate reports. It allows for detailed logging of game events and video capture.

### What devices does Referee Coach support?

Referee Coach is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS operating systems.

### How much does Referee Coach cost?

Referee Coach is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features without additional in-app purchases.

### Can I record video with Referee Coach?

Yes, Referee Coach includes a video mode that allows you to record and save footage directly within the app. This feature helps in capturing live action for later review.

### What kind of reports can I generate with Referee Coach?

Referee Coach allows you to generate comprehensive reports that can be emailed as PDF and TXT attachments. These reports include overall comments, penalty summaries, and a penalty heat map.

### How often is Referee Coach updated?

The latest version of Referee Coach is 2.9.1, last updated on April 20, 2026. While the provided data indicates a future update date, typical app updates occur regularly to introduce new features and fix bugs.

### What is the age rating for Referee Coach?

Referee Coach has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates that the content is generally appropriate for children.

### Does Referee Coach have ads?

No, Referee Coach does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.3 — 2026-08-03

Can save mid-game and return to same stage later. Handy when reviewing video footage.
Auto-selection in Lineouts when FK for not straight.
Fixed a bug when deleting entries in game.

### 2.9.2 — 2026-06-21

When entering a tackle phase, for Holding On and Tackler Release, the PK against team is automatically selected.

### 2.9.1 — 2026-04-20

Tidied up the editing post game. Unfortunately stats will have to be modified manually.

### 2.9.0 — 2026-02-06

Can move entries in Stats mode.
Some tidying up of code in the background.

### 2.8.7 — 2025-09-22

Fixed a bug in the stats count.

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## More apps by Glen Devenie

- [Sideline Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-manager/id1299575039)

All apps by Glen Devenie: https://appshunter.io/developer/1299575038

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