Comparison

REFSIX vs Assignr

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

Assignr

Manage, communicate, and pay referees and umpires efficiently. This app allows officials to update availability, accept assignments, and message within the platform. Organizations can process payments and track game reports.

Highlights
  • Assign games to referees and umpires
  • Manage official availability
  • Communicate with officials via messaging
  • Process payments via Direct Deposit
  • Submit game reports
  • Access official directory
Features
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Whether you manage a small group of umpires, or assign thousands of games per year, we have everything you need to assign, communicate, manage, and pay your referees and umpires, all in one place. This is the official Assignr mobile app, designed to work with the Assignr.com referee and umpire management platform. Your referees and umpires can use the mobile app to manage their availability, accept or decline game assignments, and communicate using our messaging functionality. Organziations in the United States can use Assignr to pay officials using Direct Deposit. Referees and umpires can provide W9 and banking details, submit game reports, and access a directory of other officials within your organization. A subscription to the Assignr platform is required to use the Assignr mobile app.

Screenshots

REFSIX4 screens
Assignr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Assignr at 4.9 against REFSIX's 4.2. Assignr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 252). REFSIX's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Assignr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Assignr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Assignr has 8.3K ratings behind it against 252, 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 73% of Assignr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
REFSIX versus Assignr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFSIXAssignr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (252 ratings)4.9 (8.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2528.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperREFSIX LtdAssignr LLC

Customer experience

REFSIX

All ratings252 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative28.7%

Assignr

All ratings8,254 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative17.7%

User reviews

REFSIX

From 252 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for referees
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 📊 Useful statistics and data tracking
  • ⌚️ Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 💻 Helpful for both referees and coaches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Assignr

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless and modern interface
  • 💡 Great resources and easy to find answers
  • 👍 Intuitive with a clean interface
  • 👍 Organized way of working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow and glitchy app
  • 🐛 Keeps logging users out
  • 🐛 Inaccurate schedules and out of sync with desktop version
  • 🐛 Frequent login requests
  • 🐛 Slow response time

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

Assignr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not registering availability changes correctly
  • Logging out issues
  • Server connection problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view other referees' game reports
  • Search feature to filter games by level or location
  • Ability to request games directly from the app
  • Automatic availability blocking when a game is accepted
  • Option to view past games through the app

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

Assignr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFSIX free?
REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Assignr free?
Assignr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REFSIX or Assignr?
Assignr is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Assignr averages 4.9 from 8.3K ratings.
Do REFSIX or Assignr have ads?
Neither REFSIX nor Assignr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFSIX or Assignr?
REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Assignr every 6 weeks. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Assignr on October 17, 2026.

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