REFSIX vs Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB
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.
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB
This app is an all-in-one tool for soccer referees, offering precise timekeeping, fast event logging, GPS tracking, and AI-powered performance analysis. It provides detailed match reports and fitness data, streamlining the refereeing process without the need for pen and paper.
- Event logging (goals, cards, fouls)
- IFAB-compliant disciplinary actions
- Automatic timers for halves and shootouts
- GPS-based movement analysis
- AI performance insights
- Full match reports
- iPhone companion app
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Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB turns Apple Watch into a powerful tool for soccer referees. You do not need your iPhone during the match: manage match time, stoppage time, goals, cards, temporary dismissals, substitutions and penalty shootouts directly from your wrist. After the final whistle, the match is saved and transferred automatically to your iPhone. TIME AND EVENTS UNDER CONTROL The flexible match timer supports one to four periods, countdown or open-ended timing, and customizable match and break lengths. When play is delayed by an injury, goal celebration or another interruption, the app measures the lost time and calculates your recommended stoppage time. Clear haptic alerts notify you when regulation time ends, calculated stoppage time is reached, the break is over or a temporary dismissal has expired – so your attention can remain on the match. Record goals with scorer, penalty or own-goal details, yellow, second-yellow and red cards with reasons, disciplinary action against team officials, and multiple simultaneous temporary dismissals. Custom card reasons can be prepared in advance. Manage lineups, captains and goalkeepers, multiple substitutions, return substitutions and late roster additions, as well as extra time and penalty shootouts. Short voice notes can be attached to cards and temporary dismissals directly from the watch. Match suspensions and abandoned matches are documented too. THE COMPLETE MATCH REPORT The live match report presents every event chronologically and can be reviewed on Apple Watch. On iPhone, it becomes a clear, color-coded report containing halftime and final scores, stoppage time, goals, cards, substitutions, lineups, voice notes and shootout results. Events can be added, corrected or removed after the match, with the score and statistics updating automatically. FITNESS, MOVEMENT AND AI ANALYSIS With fitness and location tracking enabled, a workout starts automatically at kickoff. Apple Watch records heart rate, distance, speed, running power and active calories and saves the workout to Apple Health. The app can also capture the venue, weather and GPS route. On iPhone, explore your movement on an interactive map with route playback, heatmap, detected movement corridor, event locations and sprint analysis. AI-assisted performance analysis combines your fitness data into a Performance Score and visualizes activity, explosiveness and fatigue throughout the match. Compare each performance with previous matches, identify peak-load phases and track your development. The dashboard summarizes your entire refereeing career, including matches, time on the field, goals, cards, stoppage time, distance, venues, speed and performance. SHARE AND CONNECT Share match reports, workout data, heatmaps and sprints as ready-made story graphics. Relive your season with Season Replay and create a personalized referee trading card. Matches can also be uploaded to Strava. Lineup links import rosters and match formats from supported competition software, while the AI Help Chat answers questions about the app and the Laws of the Game with source references. Complications and the Apple Watch Ultra Action Button provide fast access, while an iPhone widget displays key career statistics on your Home Screen. START FOR FREE The free download includes the complete match timer with stoppage-time calculation, haptic alerts, scorekeeping and synchronization. Advanced match documentation, tracking and analysis are available with Pro. Pro can be tested free of charge and unlocked through a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB at 90% against REFSIX's 58%. Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). REFSIX's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 15) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 312 ratings behind it against 15, 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 90% of Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's.
REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | REFSIX | Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (312 ratings) | 4.6 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 312 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REFSIX Ltd | THILO SPECHT |
Customer experience
REFSIX
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB
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
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB
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
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB
- Monthly subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual subscription1 Month trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$149.00
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