# REFSIX vs DinkGrid

The clearest difference is rating: DinkGrid at 5.0 against REFSIX's 4.2. DinkGrid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). REFSIX's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). 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. DinkGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

DinkGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFSIX has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, DinkGrid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFSIX | DinkGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkgrid/id6749292081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REFSIX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235649370) | [Osler360 Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771657781) |

## What reviewers say

### REFSIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsix-soccer-referee-app/id1235649461)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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


### DinkGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkgrid/id6749292081)

Organize and manage sports games, tournaments, and leagues with this comprehensive scheduling tool. Create groups, track player profiles, and communicate with participants. Supports various league formats and offers coaching insights.

**Highlights:** Court configuration, Schedule and slot management, Group and tournament creation, Player profile maintenance, Game and result management, Notifications for games and schedules, Team and league game support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFSIX free?

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

### Is DinkGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REFSIX or DinkGrid?

DinkGrid is rated higher. REFSIX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while DinkGrid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do REFSIX or DinkGrid have ads?

Neither REFSIX nor DinkGrid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REFSIX or DinkGrid?

REFSIX ships an update every 6 weeks, and DinkGrid every 5 days. Most recently, REFSIX was updated on October 17, 2026 and DinkGrid on October 16, 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.*