REFSIX vs Referee Watch PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Referee Watch PRO
This app transforms your Apple Watch into a sophisticated tool for referees, offering precise match timing and in-depth performance analysis. It supports multiple sports with customizable presets and securely stores your health data via Apple Health.
- Advanced match timing
- Multiple sports support
- Performance analytics
- Customizable match presets
- Secure data storage
- Apple Health integration
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Referee Watch PRO turns your Apple Watch into a powerful tool for precise match management. Designed specifically for referees, this app provides advanced timing controls and detailed performance analysis, helping you stay in control of every game and improve your officiating skills. Whether you officiate soccer, rugby, hockey, handball, American football, or other sports, Referee Watch PRO adapts effortlessly to the unique timing rules of each sport. With customizable match presets, you can easily adjust settings for everything from youth games to professional leagues. Referee Watch PRO's key features include advanced match timing, multiple sports support, performance analytics, and secure data storage. Manage every aspect of match timing directly from your Apple Watch with easy-to-use start, stop, and pause controls, designed specifically for referees. After the match, access detailed performance insights, including heatmaps, to analyze your positioning and improve your officiating. All health data stays securely on your device via Apple Health, ensuring your privacy is fully protected. Seamless integration with your Apple Watch and iPhone allows you to manage match timing in real time and review detailed post-match insights. Referee Watch PRO offers a 7-day free trial for all premium features, followed by a subscription. Start today and discover how this app can elevate your refereeing. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: REFSIX at free with in-app purchases against Referee Watch PRO's subscription. REFSIX also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 38) and device support (4 vs 2). Referee Watch PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. REFSIX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Referee Watch PRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Referee Watch PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 252 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of REFSIX's written reviews are positive against 55% of Referee Watch PRO'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, Referee Watch PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REFSIX | Referee Watch PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (252 ratings) | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REFSIX Ltd | Kevin Hartmann |
Customer experience
REFSIX
Referee Watch PRO
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
Referee Watch PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
REFSIX
- 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
Referee Watch PRO
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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