VolleyRef: Volleyball Referee
Scoresheets & Live Display
About
This app simplifies volleyball refereeing by turning your phone and Apple Watch into a digital scorebook. It automatically handles rotations, substitutions, and lineups, and offers live scoreboards and match sharing. Supports various rule sets and custom configurations for all levels of play.
What's New in VolleyRef
2026.1271.309
September 28, 2026
- Learn the basics with a guided practice match on the real court, then finish with a completed scoresheet. Pick up where you left off anytime. - Record timed medical interruptions from the court, choose the reason and rulebook allowance, and show them on spectator screens and scoresheets. Undo in one tap. - USAV, NFHS and FIVB beach scoresheets now match official forms, with the right symbols and NFHS sheets printed one page per set. - NFHS 2026-27 rules let a team’s two liberos switch at any dead ball. Custom rulesets can enable this too. - Try FIVB 2026 rule tests in custom rulesets, including separate serving warm-ups, timeout limits after challenges, and challenge resets by set or match. - Libero substitutions are available again after a rally, and the app now prevents illegal libero serves. - Free match counts and upgrade prompts now show correctly, and won’t interrupt a match. - Your scored matches stay with you when you create an account, and Apple or Google sign-in can find your account if its email changes.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Annual Subscription
An annual subscription to all Volley Ref's features
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FAQ
How many matches can I try VolleyRef for free?
You can try VolleyRef for free for your first 3 matches. After that, a subscription is required to unlock unlimited matches and all features.
What volleyball rule sets does VolleyRef support?
VolleyRef supports FIVB, USAV/NCAA, NFHS, and beach volleyball rules. It also allows you to create custom rules for unique match formats.
Can I score volleyball matches using my Apple Watch with VolleyRef?
Yes, VolleyRef offers an Apple Watch app that allows you to score points and undo actions directly from your wrist, keeping your phone in your pocket.
Does VolleyRef require an internet connection to work?
No, VolleyRef shines in areas with bad WiFi. Devices pair directly over a secure connection for zero-internet syncing, and data is saved locally before syncing to the cloud.
How can I share the live score of a match with others?
You can share a live match link or QR code with spectators, allowing them to follow the game on their own phones. This feature is also useful for adding a scoreboard overlay to streams.
What subscription plans are available for VolleyRef?
VolleyRef offers weekly for $4.99, monthly for $14.99, and annual subscriptions for $49.99, all providing access to unlimited matches and all features.
Can VolleyRef generate official scoresheets?
Yes, VolleyRef can automatically generate FIVB-style scoresheets, even for sets already played during a match. These can be exported as PDFs for submission or personal records.
What kind of stats does VolleyRef provide after a match?
After a match, VolleyRef offers point-by-point breakdowns, player statistics, and set summaries. You can also export highlight cues to sync with match video.
