Referee Coach vs RefereeWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RefereeWatch
This app provides referees with professional match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for various sports. It offers features like event logging, stoppage time management, and HealthKit integration, with both free and premium tiers available.
- Professional match timing
- Apple Watch integration
- Score tracking
- Match event logging
- Stoppage time management
- HealthKit fitness tracking
- Customizable match presets
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RefereeWatch transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into the ultimate officiating tool. Designed specifically for sports referees and officials, this app delivers professional-grade match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for six major sports. SUPPORTED SPORTS Soccer and Football Rugby Union and League Field Hockey Basketball Handball American Football Each sport features accurate timing rules including period lengths, halftime breaks, overtime, and stoppage time calculations tailored to official regulations. KEY FEATURES Professional Match Timing Start, pause, and manage match time with a single tap. The large, clear display shows elapsed time, period information, and stoppage time at a glance. Automatic notifications alert you when periods end. Apple Watch Integration Run matches directly from your wrist. The standalone Watch app works independently without requiring your iPhone nearby. Perfect for referees who need hands-free operation on the field. Score Tracking Record goals, points, and scores for both teams with quick-tap controls. Review the complete scoring timeline after each match. Match Events Log yellow cards, red cards, substitutions, injuries, and timeouts. Each event is timestamped and linked to the match record for accurate reporting. Stoppage Time Management Track injury time and delays with dedicated stoppage time controls. Announce additional time with confidence using precise calculations. HealthKit Fitness Tracking Monitor your physical performance during matches. Track steps, distance covered, heart rate, calories burned, and heart rate zones. Review heatmaps showing your positioning and movement patterns. Match History Access complete records of all officiated matches. Review scores, events, duration, and performance data. Export match reports for league submissions or personal records. Customizable Presets Create and save custom match configurations for different leagues, age groups, or tournament formats. Switch between presets instantly before each match. DESIGNED FOR REFEREES RefereeWatch was built with input from active referees who understand the demands of officiating. The interface prioritizes quick access to essential controls while minimizing distractions during play. Whether you officiate youth recreational games or competitive league matches, RefereeWatch scales to meet your needs with both free and premium feature tiers. PREMIUM FEATURES Advanced stoppage time tracking Movement heatmaps and positioning analysis Full HealthKit integration with heart rate zones Custom match presets Unlimited match history Detailed performance analytics Download RefereeWatch today and bring professional-grade tools to every match you officiate. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Referee Coach at 100% against RefereeWatch's 0%. Referee Coach also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). RefereeWatch's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads 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
RefereeWatch is free to download; Referee Coach costs $2.99 up front. RefereeWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Referee Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Referee Coach | RefereeWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glen Devenie | Sebastin Michael |
Customer experience
Referee Coach
RefereeWatch
In-app purchases
Referee Coach
No in-app purchases
RefereeWatch
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
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