# Referee Watch PRO vs BackJudgeBuddy App

The clearest difference is rating: Referee Watch PRO at 4.4 against BackJudgeBuddy App's 1.0. Referee Watch PRO also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 3). BackJudgeBuddy App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Referee Watch PRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BackJudgeBuddy App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Referee Watch PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Referee Watch PRO has 38 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Referee Watch PRO | BackJudgeBuddy App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-watch-pro/id1346806001/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backjudgebuddy-app/id1501141586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Hartmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527545084) | [WeblineIndia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173777651) |

## What reviewers say

### Referee Watch PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-watch-pro/id1346806001)

Track match time and analyze player performance with this sports referee timer. Features include customizable presets for various sports, detailed run analysis, and integration with Apple Health. Requires an Apple Watch and a subscription for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch integration for real-time timing, Customizable match presets for different sports, Detailed run analysis with satellite maps, Performance metrics including speed and intensity, Apple Health and Fitness app integration, No account or tracking required

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### BackJudgeBuddy App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backjudgebuddy-app/id1501141586)

This timer application assists high school and college sports officials with managing game clock situations. It provides customizable 60-second and 25-second timers with alerts, along with a companion app for usage guidance.

**Highlights:** NFHS timer, NCAA timer, 60-second clock, 25-second clock, Customizable intervals, Alerts for remaining time, Companion iPhone app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Referee Watch PRO free?

Referee Watch PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BackJudgeBuddy App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Referee Watch PRO or BackJudgeBuddy App?

Referee Watch PRO is rated higher. Referee Watch PRO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while BackJudgeBuddy App averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Referee Watch PRO or BackJudgeBuddy App have ads?

Neither Referee Watch PRO nor BackJudgeBuddy App shows ads.

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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.*