Comparison

Shot Time Lite vs REFSIX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Time Lite

This app simplifies timing pool matches by providing on-screen alerts and optional voiced announcements for shot limits. It helps referees and timers accurately track player shots, preventing time fouls with customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Shot timer with start/restart functionality
  • Pause/timeout option
  • On-screen alerts at 30, 50, and 60 seconds
  • Customizable alert sounds and vibrations
  • Optional voiced announcements
  • Animation during play
Features
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Designed to make the timing of pool matches easier. Many pool leagues now incorporate the "Shot Time" / "Shot Limit" / "Time Foul" rule, whereby the Referee or Timing Person must call a foul after 60 Seconds has been taken for a given shot. As a ref / timer, keeping track of the time can be difficult, hence the need for this app. With Shot Time, things are easy. - Start / Restart when each player starts their shot (arrives at the table). - Time Out / Pause the shot, if neccesary. - On screen alerts at 30 Seconds ("30 Seconds Remaining"), 50 Seconds ("10 Seconds Remaining") and 60 Seconds ("TIME FOUL"). - Turn Alerts on or off. - Turn on discreet "vibrate" on alert. - Turn on voiced announcements. - Turn on Animation during play. A simple app to make the process of timing pool matches simple. "Shot Time Lite", the free edition, is supported by Google AdMob Interstitial Ads, which load when you click "Stop" on the timer. Optionally, an In-App Purchase can be made to remove the advertisements permanently. -- A special request from the developer... If you like the app, please share the app, or leave a review in the App Store, to help other people find out about the app. You can perform either of these actions from the "About" screen in the app.

About

REFSIX

This app helps soccer referees manage matches with a timer, incident logging, and performance tracking. It syncs with other referee platforms and offers detailed statistics for analysis. Available on phone and smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Match timer with injury time tracking
  • Record match incidents (goals, cards, substitutions)
  • Smartwatch and phone compatibility
  • Performance statistics and analysis
  • Match and roster management
  • Temporary dismissal (sin-bin) tracking
Features
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The soccer referee app that combines timer, notebook and performance tracking into a single, easy-to-use app, which you can use on your smartwatch or phone, letting you concentrate on the match. See your Assignr and Ref Insight matches directly in the REFSIX app! REFSIX Features: - Add matches and rosters on your iPhone - Create matches for 5-a-side to 11-a-side football - Choose half length from 5 mins to 45 mins as well as the half time interval - Select if the match has extra time or penalties - Create templates of matches for different competitions - Add lineups for the game - Record match incidents in game on your smartwatch or phone - Record temporary dismissals (sin-bins) and be notified when the time is completed - Continuous timer, additional time timer and half time timer - Record injury time with a tap of the screen - Optionally record goal scorers - See all match incidents on your phone after the match - See your total distance covered - Track your fitness through the Apple Health and Activity apps Referee’s Process - Automatically see your upcoming matches from Assignr and Ref Insight or alternatively you can add them into the iPhone app manually. - On match day, select the match, add rosters and send to your smartwatch or phone - During the match you can record all of the key match incidents including goals, cards and substitutions as well as track the game time and injury time - After the match you can view a match report on your phone - The results page automatically updates giving you a running record of all of your matches REFSIX PRO is the advanced version of REFSIX that gives you enhanced analysis of your performance with the ability to see: - Your positioning on a heatmap - The location of your cards on the pitch - Your heart rate through the match - The distance covered in each half as well as every 5 minutes - View distance of walking, running, jogging and sprinting - View season and career statistics screen including average cards given per match REFSIX PRO also gives you even more functionality. With REFSIX PRO you'll get every feature in the free tier as well as the ability to: - Choose up to 3 timers from countup, countdown, elapsed and additional timers - Select team colours - Referee games with quarters REFSIX PRO is available with a monthly or annual subscription (price available in-app). You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of service: https://refsix.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy policy: https://refsix.com/terms-conditions-1/ FAQs + Can I use REFSIX without a smartwatch? Yes, you can use your phone in a match if you don’t have a compatible smartwatch. + Do I need my phone with me while refereeing a match if I’m using a smartwatch? No, we’ve designed the app to work in such a way you only need your smartwatch with you on the pitch. You can sync data between your iPhone and smartwatch before and after the match. + Do I need access to wi-fi or an internet connection? No, on match day no internet connection is necessary. + What if I don't receive teamsheets before a game? No problem, you can simply select player numbers without player names.

Screenshots

Shot Time Lite4 screens
REFSIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: REFSIX at 4.2 against Shot Time Lite's 3.7. REFSIX also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 3). Shot Time Lite's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shot Time Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and REFSIX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 252 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Time Lite's written reviews are positive against 58% of REFSIX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, REFSIX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shot Time Lite versus REFSIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot Time LiteREFSIX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better57.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike IrvingREFSIX Ltd

Customer experience

Shot Time Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

REFSIX

All ratings252 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral13.1%
Negative29.1%

Bugs and requests

Shot Time Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

REFSIX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to create or sync matches
  • Issues with entering cards and events
  • Subscription not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for other sports like futsal and handball
  • Improve heat map accuracy and positioning data
  • Allow importing/saving of team rosters
  • Implement countdown timer and more timer options
  • Add ability to track goal scorers and assist providers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Time Lite

One-time1
  • Go Ad Free$0.99
4 purchases

REFSIX

Subscriptions4
  • REFSIX PLUS subscription$2.991 Month
  • REFSIX PRO Subscription2 variants$11.991 Month
  • REFSIX PRO Subscription14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • REFSIX PRO Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Time Lite free?
Shot Time Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REFSIX free?
REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Time Lite or REFSIX?
REFSIX is rated higher. Shot Time Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while REFSIX averages 4.2 from 252 ratings.
Do Shot Time Lite or REFSIX have ads?
Neither Shot Time Lite nor REFSIX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Time Lite or REFSIX?
Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, and REFSIX every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Time Lite was updated on September 16, 2026 and REFSIX on September 24, 2026.

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