Best zRef alternatives: apps like zRef

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated November 2026

zRef

Rami Sinno

🔧 Utilities

⚽ Sports

Looking for something like zRef? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to zRef

RefClock Timer by Hooshmand Enterprises LLC

Referee timer & match reports

Editor's Choice

⚽ Sports

4.7(3 ratings)

FreeAds

This app provides a dedicated timer and event tracker for soccer referees on Apple Watch. It allows for recording goals, cards, and substitutions, with a companion iPhone app for managing match history and generating shareable PDF reports.

Whistle Time by Robbert Brackel

Timing assistant for referees

Strong Contender

⚽ Sports

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

This sports timing app helps referees manage matches with customizable timers, card tracking, and real-time data syncing. It also offers post-match analysis and a unique heatmap feature to track on-field movement.

RefMatch by Henrique Bersani

Soccer Referee Watch

Worth Considering

⚽ Sports

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Swipe Play Clock

40/25 Sec Football Play Clock

$5.99

This Apple Watch app provides customizable play clock timers for sports like football and lacrosse. It features intuitive swipe controls to start timers and includes a separate game clock with alerts and programmable settings.

Customizable play clock lengthsSwipe up/down to start timersIndependent game clock

Game Clock by Event Wizard

A Synced and Shared game clock

Match tool for soccer referees

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

GPS, Fitness Tracker, Reports

Free

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a dedicated tool for soccer referees, allowing full match management from your wrist. Track time, goals, cards, and substitutions, with detailed reports automatically syncing to your iPhone. It also offers fitness tracking and AI-powered performance analysis.

Manage match time and stoppage timeRecord goals, cards, and substitutionsAutomatic match data sync to iPhone

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FootballRefereeTimer

Football Referee Dual Timer

Free

This professional timing app is designed for football referees, offering dual independent timers for game and play clocks. It features smart haptic alerts, an always-on display, and intuitive controls for active use during games. The app works offline and is battery efficient.

Dual independent timers (Game Clock, Play Clock)Smart haptic alerts for warnings and expirationsAlways-on display and background timer operation

SFRef Soccer Referee Watch

Futsal Football Refwatch app

Free

This app helps referees manage soccer and futsal matches directly from their smartwatch or iPhone. It tracks game time, scores, substitutions, fouls, and player statistics. Rosters can be imported via Airdrop or OCR, and game reports can be generated instantly.

Independent watch operationGPS location trackingPreconfigured match setup

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Match Keeper

Soccer Timer, Scores & Stats

Free

Manage soccer matches from scheduling to final whistle. Track scores, player stats, and team performance. Includes a timer with whistle, custom formats, and penalty shootout tools. Offers training games and Apple Watch integration.

Match scheduling and day-of managementReal-time match timer with whistlePlayer and team statistics tracking