# REFSIX vs CSL Referee

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | CSL Referee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csl-referee/id1237096614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [CSL Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031511444) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### CSL Referee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csl-referee/id1237096614)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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