# REFSIX vs Play Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: REFSIX at 58% against Play Clock's 0%. REFSIX also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (252 vs 2). Play Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 252 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Play Clock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | Play Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clock/id1672536267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [Tom Zion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652156763) |

## 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


### Play Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clock/id1672536267)

This sports app functions as an American football play clock. It offers two timer options, 25 and 40 seconds, with vibration alerts at crucial countdown points. This helps users stay aware of the time without needing to constantly check their device.

**Highlights:** American football play clock, 25-second timer option, 40-second timer option, Vibration alerts at 11 and 6 seconds, Device vibration reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFSIX free?

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

### Is Play Clock free?

Play Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REFSIX or Play Clock?

REFSIX is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Play Clock averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do REFSIX or Play Clock have ads?

Neither REFSIX nor Play Clock shows ads.

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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.*