Comparison

REFSIX vs PenaltyPro

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

PenaltyPro

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PenaltyPro is the companion app for the PenaltyPro Pen, built for football officials. Call the foul on the field, capture it with your pen, and let the app turn your recordings into a clean, complete foul report. HOW IT WORKS • Connect—pair your PenaltyPro Pen over Bluetooth. • Upload—pull the game's recordings from the pen and upload them securely. • Process – each recording is turned into a foul record: foul, quarter, game clock, team, player, official, and more. • Review—check every foul, play the original audio, correct any field, and add fouls or notes by hand. • Sync—save your report to the cloud and keep a PDF copy. FEATURES • Match list grouped by today, this week, and upcoming games • Import your game assignments from FoulReports.com and file your fouls there. • Analytics – fouls by type, quarter, team, and official, over your last 3 or 5 games, the season, or a custom date range • Export to CSV, JSON, or PDF—one match or many at once • Pen management – battery, storage, rename, firmware updates, and erase storage • Supports college, high school, and professional rule sets • Get a notification when your report is ready to review. REQUIREMENTS • A PenaltyPro Pen • A PenaltyPro account PRIVACY • The app never uses your phone's microphone—recordings come only from your pen. • You can delete your account at any time from Settings.

Screenshots

REFSIX4 screens
PenaltyPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PenaltyPro at none against REFSIX's 5. REFSIX's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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. PenaltyPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
REFSIX versus PenaltyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFSIXPenaltyPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (315 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings315 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB59 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperREFSIX LtdHiveID LLC

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

PenaltyPro

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

PenaltyPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFSIX free?
REFSIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PenaltyPro free?
PenaltyPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REFSIX or PenaltyPro have ads?
Neither REFSIX nor PenaltyPro shows ads.

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