# Shot Time Lite vs REFSIX

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Time Lite | REFSIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-time-lite-pool-timer/id1087307617/reviews) | **[4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Irving](https://appshunter.io/developer/393933736) | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Time Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-time-lite-pool-timer/id1087307617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### REFSIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REFSIX PLUS subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| REFSIX PRO Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| REFSIX PRO Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| REFSIX PRO Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for referees
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📊 Useful statistics and data tracking
- ⌚️ Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Helpful for both referees and coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between app and watch
- 🔋 High battery consumption on watch
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high for some
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🇮🇹 No Italian language support

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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