MatchRef vs North Harbour Softball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MatchRef
This app provides a cloud-based solution for managing and appointing sporting officials. It allows referees and umpires to access their schedules, contact colleagues, and manage their availability on the go.
- Automated official appointment
- Notification of upcoming appointments
- List of upcoming and historic appointments
- Contact details of officiating colleagues
- Management of unavailability
- Association news and updates
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MatchRef are excited to release the first version of our smartphone app. We would like to thank the administrators and officials that gave is amazing support and suggestions through the development. There's more features to come. If you have anything you think your be included get in contact. MatchRef is a fully cloud based solution for the appointment of sporting officials. It is configurable to any sport. It provides fully automated management and appointment of all your sporting association officials. The MatchRef App allows referees and umpires to take MatchRef with them wherever they go - Work, Home, and out at the sporting field. If you’re an existing MatchRef user, you will be able to login with your standard MatchRef login. If you interested in using MatchRef for your association get in touch on our website to via social networks @matchref. Features: + Notification of upcoming appointments. + List of upcoming appointments. + Contact details of people officiating with you. + Call people officiating with you directly from the details page. + List of historic appointments. + Management of unavailability. + News from the association with updates on important information.
North Harbour Softball
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The official App for North Harbour Softball. Featuring news, photos, important links and Push Notifications to keep you up to date with the information that is important to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MatchRef at monthly against North Harbour Softball's every 5 months. MatchRef also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MatchRef ships an update monthly, North Harbour Softball every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MatchRef | North Harbour Softball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MatchRef | Sportsground |
In-app purchases
MatchRef
No in-app purchases
North Harbour Softball
No in-app purchases
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