# PROTEQT Pro vs RugbyREF

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PROTEQT Pro at none against RugbyREF's 8. PROTEQT Pro also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RugbyREF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PROTEQT Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PROTEQT Pro ships an update every 2 months, RugbyREF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PROTEQT Pro | RugbyREF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugbyref/id1488060220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HITIQ LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436244946) | [SketchNZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660500276) |

## What reviewers say

### PROTEQT Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proteqt-pro/id1436244947)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RugbyREF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugbyref/id1488060220)

This app assists rugby referees with on-field game management, including scoring, substitutions, and cards. It offers a simplified interface for live match control on Apple Watch and iPhone, with features like timers and a shot clock.

**Highlights:** Live match control, Scoring and substitutions management, Card tracking with timers, Shot clock functionality, Apple Watch integration, Injury and TMO support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| RugbyREF (Basic) | $3.99 | per month |
| RugbyREF WatchAPP | $3.99 | per month |
| MyRugbyREF (Package) | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $11.49 | per year |
| RugbyREF (Basic) | $29.99 | per year |
| RugbyREF WatchAPP | $29.99 | per year |
| MyRugbyREF (Package) | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PROTEQT Pro free?

PROTEQT Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RugbyREF free?

RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PROTEQT Pro or RugbyREF have ads?

Neither PROTEQT Pro nor RugbyREF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PROTEQT Pro or RugbyREF?

PROTEQT Pro ships an update every 2 months, and RugbyREF every 6 weeks. Most recently, PROTEQT Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and RugbyREF on October 21, 2026.

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