# REFSIX vs Match Officials

The clearest difference is review sentiment: REFSIX at 58% against Match Officials's 0%. REFSIX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (315 vs 3). Match Officials's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REFSIX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Match Officials asks for nothing beyond the download.

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 315 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of REFSIX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Match Officials's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | Match Officials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-officials/id1464502607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **315** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [Michael Faryabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464502606) |

## What reviewers say

### REFSIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461)

This app streamlines soccer refereeing by combining a timer, notebook, and performance tracking. It allows for easy match setup, incident recording, and detailed post-match analysis, with smartwatch integration for on-field convenience.

**Highlights:** Match timer with injury time and additional time, Incident recording (goals, cards, substitutions), Performance tracking and statistics, Smartwatch integration, Match and roster management, Heatmap and positioning analysis (PRO)

**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


### Match Officials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-officials/id1464502607)

This application helps referees manage their schedules, connect with colleagues via chat, and receive game assignments. It allows for easy acceptance or rejection of invitations and integrates with Google Maps for navigation to match locations.

**Highlights:** Calendar management, Team chat functionality, Game assignment notifications, Accept/reject invitations, Google Maps navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFSIX free?

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

### Is Match Officials free?

Match Officials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REFSIX or Match Officials?

REFSIX is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while Match Officials averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do REFSIX or Match Officials have ads?

Neither REFSIX nor Match Officials shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REFSIX or Match Officials?

REFSIX ships an update every 2 months, and Match Officials every 2 months. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Match Officials on October 29, 2026.

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