Comparison

REFSIX vs CSL Referee

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

Head to head
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.

About

CSL Referee

This app provides youth soccer referees with access to their game assignments, team contact information, and directions to fields. Referees can quickly submit match reports, enter scores and cards, and view league rules. It also offers exclusive soccer-related deals for users.

Highlights
  • View current assignments
  • Access coach and team contact info
  • Receive urgent news notifications
  • Get directions to fields
  • Enter scores and cards
  • Submit match reports
  • View CSL Rules
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Coast Soccer League is the largest youth soccer gaming circuit in the United States. We're located in Southern California it have participating teams from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border. This app is for CSL Referees. The CSL Referee App you can view your assignments and quickly photograph match reports and enter game results. Driving directions to your games are a touch away. Lots more too! • View your current assignments •Access contact info for coaches, managers and your referee team •Receive notifications for urgent news and schedule changes •Get directions to fields and weekend weather updates •Quickly enter scores and cards and send match reports •View the CSL Rules •Special soccer offers for Referees app users only

Screenshots

REFSIX4 screens
CSL Referee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSL Referee at 100% against REFSIX's 58%. CSL Referee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). REFSIX's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 5) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. REFSIX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CSL Referee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 252 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of REFSIX's written reviews are positive against 100% of CSL Referee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, CSL Referee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
REFSIX versus CSL Referee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFSIXCSL Referee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (252 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREFSIX LtdCSL Media, LLC

Customer experience

REFSIX

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

CSL Referee

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

CSL Referee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

CSL Referee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFSIX free?
REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSL Referee free?
CSL Referee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REFSIX or CSL Referee?
REFSIX is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while CSL Referee averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do REFSIX or CSL Referee have ads?
Neither REFSIX nor CSL Referee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFSIX or CSL Referee?
REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, and CSL Referee every 2 months. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on September 24, 2026 and CSL Referee on September 3, 2026.

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