SFRef Soccer Referee Watch vs RefereeWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SFRef Soccer Referee Watch
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 operation
- GPS location tracking
- Preconfigured match setup
- Substitution tracking
- Roster import (Airdrop, OCR)
- Instant game reports
- Workout statistics
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Run the app independently on the watch - don't need the phone at all, even for configuration. You can also setup a match on the phone and transfer it to your watch, if you prefer. Run the app independently on the iPhone if you don't have a watch. Use GPS to track referee locations on the field. Preconfigure matches for the next week/month/season and load it up whenever you need it. Your matches can be saved on the phone and/or the watch. Doing tournaments? Save current match results on the watch and move on to the next match. Your results can be accessed at a later time when you want to file a report. Track substitutions by enabling them in your match setup. Tracking is not enabled when you do a quick game setup on phone or watch. Getting rosters late? Ask coach to install app and Airdrop (or send it as an email attachment). You can also scan and use OCR to fill in rosters. No more manual entry. Setup your match and Airdrop it to your Assistant Refs, so the match is configured on their app also. Send a game report from your device after the game with the press of a button. Reports include goal/card details as well as player game time. Look at your workout stats (distance, calories burned heart rate). More statistics will come soon! See how to set it up on the watch: https://youtu.be/nv2hU8S2OWI Tip: Remember to: - Put your watch in Airplane mode during the game. It ensures you are not interrupted by other events. Your watch will also not constantly search for the phone across the field and lose charge. Free app can track games with up to 10 minute halves. Purchase in app to track longer duration. Users who purchased the app from 1.0 to 6.5 will have no restrictions. Now the details: The app has three timers - game clock, stoppage clock and elapsed time. Elapsed time starts at zero and runs uninterrupted during the game. Game clock and stoppage clock are tied together - either game clock is running during the game or stoppage clock is running. They are controlled by a tap on screen. From Game clock screen, swipe left to go to the game record screen. Here all elements are editable with a tap. You can change home and away team names. You can record scores or record yellow and red cards. The app automatically records the time at which the event took place. In case, you added a goal event or card event in error, you can delete the incorrect entry. On the watch, do a force touch and go to event logs. Tap and delete whichever event you entered incorrectly. Displays will update automatically. On the phone, go to events, then hit Edit and then delete. From the game record scene, swipe left to go to Futsal DFK accumulated fouls tracker scene. Swipe up on the numbers to increment. If you made a mistake, swipe down to decrement. Displays turn yellow after 5 fouls and on the watch, a haptic is sent. After the sixth accumulated foul, the display turns red and watch also plays a haptic. On the game clock screen, force touch takes you to a menu where you can set game duration, enable GPS (for referee location tracking), reset clocks, discard the entire game or load game settings from watch filesystem or the paired iPhone. If you select reset clocks, you can select which period to start to set elapsed time appropriately. You can also generate a game report to the paired iPhone running the app and send it out from iPhone app to Notes, iMessage, email or other eligible apps. From Futsal DFK screen, swipe left to look at referee workout statistics. If you run the app on the phone, it also maps the referee location during the course of the match. To view your map after the game, go to menu on the game clock scene -> Load/Save -> View Map. The map will show on the paired iPhone. Privacy Policy: On the Apple Watch, the app uses HealthKit to get distance walked and energy burned while a game is in session. On the iPhone, the app collects referee location while a game is in session.
RefereeWatch
This app provides referees with professional match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for various sports. It offers features like event logging, stoppage time management, and HealthKit integration, with both free and premium tiers available.
- Professional match timing
- Apple Watch integration
- Score tracking
- Match event logging
- Stoppage time management
- HealthKit fitness tracking
- Customizable match presets
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RefereeWatch transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into the ultimate officiating tool. Designed specifically for sports referees and officials, this app delivers professional-grade match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for six major sports. SUPPORTED SPORTS Soccer and Football Rugby Union and League Field Hockey Basketball Handball American Football Each sport features accurate timing rules including period lengths, halftime breaks, overtime, and stoppage time calculations tailored to official regulations. KEY FEATURES Professional Match Timing Start, pause, and manage match time with a single tap. The large, clear display shows elapsed time, period information, and stoppage time at a glance. Automatic notifications alert you when periods end. Apple Watch Integration Run matches directly from your wrist. The standalone Watch app works independently without requiring your iPhone nearby. Perfect for referees who need hands-free operation on the field. Score Tracking Record goals, points, and scores for both teams with quick-tap controls. Review the complete scoring timeline after each match. Match Events Log yellow cards, red cards, substitutions, injuries, and timeouts. Each event is timestamped and linked to the match record for accurate reporting. Stoppage Time Management Track injury time and delays with dedicated stoppage time controls. Announce additional time with confidence using precise calculations. HealthKit Fitness Tracking Monitor your physical performance during matches. Track steps, distance covered, heart rate, calories burned, and heart rate zones. Review heatmaps showing your positioning and movement patterns. Match History Access complete records of all officiated matches. Review scores, events, duration, and performance data. Export match reports for league submissions or personal records. Customizable Presets Create and save custom match configurations for different leagues, age groups, or tournament formats. Switch between presets instantly before each match. DESIGNED FOR REFEREES RefereeWatch was built with input from active referees who understand the demands of officiating. The interface prioritizes quick access to essential controls while minimizing distractions during play. Whether you officiate youth recreational games or competitive league matches, RefereeWatch scales to meet your needs with both free and premium feature tiers. PREMIUM FEATURES Advanced stoppage time tracking Movement heatmaps and positioning analysis Full HealthKit integration with heart rate zones Custom match presets Unlimited match history Detailed performance analytics Download RefereeWatch today and bring professional-grade tools to every match you officiate. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SFRef Soccer Referee Watch at 59% against RefereeWatch's 0%. SFRef Soccer Referee Watch also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. SFRef Soccer Referee Watch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and RefereeWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SFRef Soccer Referee Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SFRef Soccer Referee Watch has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of SFRef Soccer Referee Watch's written reviews are positive against 0% of RefereeWatch's.
| Parameter | SFRef Soccer Referee Watch | RefereeWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (153 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peramanayagam Marimuthu | Sebastin Michael |
Customer experience
SFRef Soccer Referee Watch
RefereeWatch
In-app purchases
SFRef Soccer Referee Watch
- Limited Access$3.99
- Full Access$6.99
RefereeWatch
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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