Comparison

MyGol vs Whystl

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

Head to head
About

MyGol

This app allows referees and organizers to manage match data directly, eliminating the need for notebooks. It provides real-time match events to players and spectators and automatically generates reports post-game. Users receive a daily calendar of assigned games and schedule change notifications.

Highlights
  • Manage match data without notebooks
  • Real-time event tracking
  • Automated report generation
  • Daily game calendar
  • Schedule change notifications
Features
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Manage all match data directly from the app without the need for a notebook or stopwatch. All the events of the match are available in real time to users, whether players or spectators and regardless of where they are. At the end of the game reports are generated automatically and sent directly to team players and technical staff. Users have a daily calendar with all the games assigned by the organization, notification of the modified schedules, in short, an indispensable tool for both referees and organizers of the leagues.

About

Whystl

Features
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Whystl is the rugby referee's match companion for Apple Watch and iPhone. Run the game from your wrist, then keep a complete record of every match you officiate. ON THE WHISTLE • Match clock built for rugby — periods, half-time, and added time handled properly • Sin-bin timers that count down each carded player and buzz on expiry • Track scores, cards and substitutions as they happen • Law shot clock for conversions and penalties • Clear haptics for kick-off, time on/off and period end — so you can keep your eyes on the play • Records the match as a workout in Apple Health SET UP IN SECONDS • Save teams and kits and reuse them • Kick-off, ends and toss captured on a clean rugby pitch diagram • Suggests nearby teams and clubs so you're not scrolling • Set up on your phone and send it straight to your watch — or configure on the watch itself YOUR REFEREEING, TRACKED • Every match syncs between your iPhone and Apple Watch • Build up your match history, stats and achievements over the season • See your progress as a referee across the clubs and unions you officiate A COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • Add clubs, grounds and kits once and they're there next time • Help build an accurate shared directory for other referees PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with Apple — nothing else to remember • Your health and workout data stays on your device in Apple Health • No ads, no tracking, no data selling • Delete your account and data any time from the app Whystl is made by a referee, for referees. Have an idea or hit a problem? Send feedback right from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyGol4 screens
Whystl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyGol at none against Whystl's 1. MyGol also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Whystl's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Whystl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. MyGol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyGol ships an update every 3 weeks, Whystl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MyGol versus Whystl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGolWhystl
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Sports Management SLIain Downer

In-app purchases

None

MyGol

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whystl

Subscriptions1
  • Whystl Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.491 Month

Questions

Is MyGol free?
MyGol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whystl free?
Whystl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyGol or Whystl have ads?
Neither MyGol nor Whystl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyGol or Whystl?
MyGol ships an update every 3 weeks, and Whystl every 5 days. Most recently, MyGol was updated on November 2, 2026 and Whystl on October 31, 2026.

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