Comparison

REFSIX vs RefTown Mobile

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 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
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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

RefTown Mobile

Manage your officiating schedule on the go. View upcoming games, connect with other officials, and update your availability directly from your phone. Streamline your sports officiating with this convenient mobile tool.

Highlights
  • View upcoming games
  • Accept/decline game assignments
  • Access official contact information
  • Update availability
  • Phone-native experience
Features
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A phone-native RefTown.com experience that brings a simple view of upcoming games, fellow officials, and availability. The app gives the ability to view/accept/decline games, access contact info for officials in your organization, and view/change availability for future dates.

Screenshots

REFSIX4 screens
RefTown Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: REFSIX at 4.4 against RefTown Mobile's 3.3. REFSIX also leads on ratings volume (315 vs 12) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). RefTown Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. RefTown Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 315 ratings behind it against 12, 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 50% of RefTown Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REFSIX ships an update every 2 months, RefTown Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
REFSIX versus RefTown Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFSIXRefTown Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (315 ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings315 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperREFSIX LtdCamron Rust

Customer experience

REFSIX

All ratings315 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative28.7%

RefTown Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RefTown Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

RefTown Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFSIX free?
REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefTown Mobile free?
RefTown Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REFSIX or RefTown Mobile?
REFSIX is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while RefTown Mobile averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do REFSIX or RefTown Mobile have ads?
Neither REFSIX nor RefTown Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFSIX or RefTown Mobile?
REFSIX ships an update every 2 months, and RefTown Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on November 6, 2026 and RefTown Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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