# REFSIX vs TASO App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TASO App at none against REFSIX's 5. TASO App also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). REFSIX's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (315 vs 4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

REFSIX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 315 ratings behind it against 4, 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 TASO App's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | TASO App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taso-app/id6470926297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **315** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [Texas Association of Sports Officials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714451692) |

## 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


### TASO App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taso-app/id6470926297)

This app provides training materials and resources to help members improve their officiating skills and knowledge of sports rules. It supports state-wide meetings, regional clinics, and local chapter training to ensure members are prepared for annual exams and officiating games.

**Highlights:** Training materials for officiating skills, Rule knowledge improvement, State-wide meeting support, Regional clinic resources, Local chapter training, Annual rules and mechanics exam preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFSIX free?

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

### Is TASO App free?

TASO App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REFSIX or TASO App?

REFSIX is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while TASO App averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do REFSIX or TASO App have ads?

Neither REFSIX nor TASO App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REFSIX or TASO App?

REFSIX ships an update every 2 months, and TASO App every 3 months. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on November 6, 2026 and TASO App on November 3, 2026.

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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.*