Comparison

Referee Coach vs Rugby Scorebook+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Referee Coach

Record match details, including referee information, score, time, and specific play phases. Analyze trends with a penalty heat map and timeline. Save notes and videos for later review and export reports via email.

Highlights
  • Record referee name, score, and time
  • Note phases of play with detailed comments
  • Track penalty counts and locations
  • Video recording and saving
  • Penalty heat map and timeline
  • Email reports as PDF and TXT
Read full description

Record the referee's name, keep score & time, note phases in play and add notes on how they are going. In Stats mode, each phase is recorded on its own line and can be reviewed later. Switch into video mode, record and save on the fly. Keep an ongoing penalty count against the Home and Away teams and where they were awarded. On review, you can add overall comments and then email it as a pdf and txt attachment. Easily pick up trends at scrums and breakdown. Phases of play record the game time and score when the comment was saved. Phases are selected using pop up windows: - Scrum - Lineout - Tackle - PK General Play - Ruck - Maul - Free Kick - Advantage General Play - Critical Associated comments with these phases are then available to add and build an overall picture of the phase. Including being able to add a comment to say anything about what happened. Included in the summary is how many scrums and the penalties at the different phases against each side. The final page has a penalty heat map showing where penalties were awarded against each team and includes a timeline of when penalties were awarded. In Notes mode has the phase buttons removed. Type in your comments and take videos. Keeps the time and score whilst incorporating into the notes as they are saved.

About

Rugby Scorebook+

This app provides comprehensive scoring, statistics, and scoreboard features for rugby games. It simplifies the complex process of tracking events, penalties, and player performance with fast data entry and automated stat generation. Ideal for coaches, scorekeepers, and parents to manage games live and export reliable data.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate game scoring
  • Track Tries, conversions, drop goals, and more
  • Intelligent automation for reduced data entry
  • Searchable play-by-play game log
  • Team and player stat summaries
  • Export stats to CSV
  • Live scoreboard with game clock
Features
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Rugby Scorebook+ is the complete scoring, stats, and scoreboard solution for rugby. Designed for the speed and complexity of rugby, this app is used by college teams, high schools, clubs, and tournaments nationwide. Rugby is one of the most challenging sports to track due to the number of events, penalties, and situations that require accurate recording. Rugby Scorebook+ simplifies the entire process with fast data entry, rule-based validation, and powerful stat automation. Coaches, parents, scorekeepers, and even SIDs trust this app to score games live and export reliable stats every time. KEY FEATURES • Fast and accurate game scoring • Track Tries, conversions, drop goals, penalty goals, lineouts, tackles, passes, turnovers, kicks, penalties and more • Intelligent automation that reduces duplicate entry • Edit or delete any event instantly • Searchable play-by-play game log • Team and player stat summaries • Season tracking for teams and leagues • Export stats to CSV for use in spreadsheets, reports, or analytics systems SCOREBOARD FEATURES • Game clock (optional) • Score • Period • Penalties • Display scoreboard on a TV or projector using HDMI or AirPlay WHY TEAMS USE RUGBY SCOREBOOK PLUS • Colleges use it as a reliable alternative to delayed or missing NCAA options • High schools and clubs use it for accurate stat tracking • Parents and volunteers can score games with minimal training • Tournaments rely on it for speed, consistency, and live review • Users consistently report that it is the easiest and most enjoyable rugby scoring app available PERFECT FOR • Colleges and universities • High school programs • Club and travel teams • Rec leagues and youth programs • Tournaments and showcases • Coaches, parents, scorekeepers, and SIDs Rugby Scorebook+ provides the speed, accuracy, and depth needed for modern rugby. Whether you score one game a week or run full events, this app gives you professional-level results with simple and reliable controls.

Screenshots

Referee Coach4 screens
Rugby Scorebook+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rugby Scorebook+ at Free against Referee Coach's $2.99. Rugby Scorebook+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Referee Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rugby Scorebook+ is free to download; Referee Coach costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Referee Coach ships an update every 6 weeks, Rugby Scorebook+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Referee Coach versus Rugby Scorebook+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferee CoachRugby Scorebook+
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlen DevenieScorebook Plus Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Referee Coach

No in-app purchases

None

Rugby Scorebook+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Referee Coach free?
Referee Coach costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rugby Scorebook+ free?
Rugby Scorebook+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Referee Coach or Rugby Scorebook+ have ads?
Neither Referee Coach nor Rugby Scorebook+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Referee Coach or Rugby Scorebook+?
Referee Coach ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rugby Scorebook+ every 9 days. Most recently, Referee Coach was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rugby Scorebook+ on October 3, 2026.

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