# Ultimate Scoreboard vs Referee Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Scoreboard at 4.7 against Referee Tools's 3.8. Ultimate Scoreboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (377 vs 4). Referee Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Scoreboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Referee Tools sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Scoreboard has 377 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ultimate Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 70% of Referee Tools's.

Ultimate Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, Referee Tools every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Scoreboard | Referee Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-scoreboard/id1066296974/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-tools/id1624421256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AgiDev AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/921214655) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-scoreboard/id1066296974)

This app provides a highly customizable scoreboard for tracking any game. It offers advanced features like penalty tracking, shot clocks, and customizable team setups. Results can be shared easily, and the app supports external screen mirroring and network connectivity for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable game layouts, Team setup with logos and colors, Penalty and shot clock management, External screen mirroring (HDMI/AirPlay), Network connectivity for multiple devices, Sound effects for game events, Social media and email sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stadium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Stadium yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🎵 Sound effects available
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🗑️ Data loss after crashes
- ❌ Cannot change sport type
- ⚠️ Clock disappears randomly
- 🚫 Cannot change colors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses data
- Clock keeps disappearing
- App is not working for some users
- Cannot load images once in a while
- App kept bugs badly

**Requested features**

- Add a countdown clock option
- Allow changing font and appearance
- Add a feature for seconds and milliseconds after 1 minute
- Implement a shot clock
- Allow choosing custom images


### Referee Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-tools/id1624421256)

This app provides essential tools for referees, including a timer, whistle sounds, and penalty card displays. It supports various sports like soccer and rugby, with customizable options for countdowns, count-ups, and card colors.

**Highlights:** Adjustable timer (countdown/count up), Multiple whistle sounds, Full-screen penalty card display, Customizable card colors, Sound alerts for countdown timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Scoreboard free?

Ultimate Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Referee Tools free?

Referee Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Scoreboard or Referee Tools?

Ultimate Scoreboard is rated higher. Ultimate Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Referee Tools averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Scoreboard or Referee Tools have ads?

Referee Tools shows ads; Ultimate Scoreboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Scoreboard or Referee Tools?

Ultimate Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, and Referee Tools every 6 months. Most recently, Ultimate Scoreboard was updated on October 15, 2026 and Referee Tools on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*