# REFSIX vs Referee Watch PRO

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | Referee Watch PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-watch-pro/id1346806001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 116 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [Kevin Hartmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527545084) |

## 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


### Referee Watch PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-watch-pro/id1346806001)

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.

**Highlights:** Advanced match timing, Multiple sports support, Performance analytics, Customizable match presets, Secure data storage, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFSIX free?

REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Referee Watch PRO free?

Referee Watch PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REFSIX or Referee Watch PRO?

Referee Watch PRO is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Referee Watch PRO averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do REFSIX or Referee Watch PRO have ads?

Neither REFSIX nor Referee Watch PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REFSIX or Referee Watch PRO?

REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Referee Watch PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Referee Watch PRO on September 21, 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.*