Comparison

Swipe Play Clock vs RefMasters Community

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

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About

Swipe Play Clock

This Apple Watch app provides customizable play clock timers for sports like football and lacrosse. It features intuitive swipe controls to start timers and includes a separate game clock with alerts and programmable settings.

Highlights
  • Customizable play clock lengths
  • Swipe up/down to start timers
  • Independent game clock
  • Programmable settings
  • Alerts for time remaining
  • Workout mode for screen primary
Features
Currently charting
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Apple Watch App Only: Update for problems the swipe to start the play clock on the new 46mm Series 10 Apple Watch. Similar to the last update, start games in settings menu to start the game since previous method no longer worked. Still working to add previous features, but currently works when swiping up and down on the watch face. Crown rotation does not currently start the play clocks, hope to fix in future versions. Still programmable play clock lengths. This allows you to use the app for both (American) football and lacrosse! Easily swipe up to start the 40 second clock and swipe down to start the 25 second clock on the face of your Apple Watch so you can concentrate on the field. These play clock timers are now programmable so they can be used for other sports, such as lacrosse. Watch Tutorial at: backjudgesolutions.com For football officials using college and high school (NFHS) rules. A game clock is included as well, which runs independent from the play clock (double tap the watch face to start/stop). Instructions (w/ watch face is active/on): 1. Settings Button - Menu Screen includes: a. Start Game - This turns on workout mode for the watch which is required to run timers. b. End Game - When the game is completed, exit workout mode. c. Adjust game clock time d. Settings window 2. Swipe Up on watch face - Starts the swipe up play clock timer 3. Swipe Down on watch face - Starts the swipe down play clock timer 4. Double Touch watch face - Starts/Stops game clock Settings Window: Period Length - This is the time that the Game Clock will reset once it expires (00:00:00). If you do not have game clock responsibilities, you can set this to be your Time Out timer. 2-Minute Warning - Watch will alert you with 2 minutes left on the Game Clock Swipe Up Timer - Sets the length of the Play Clock when the clock face is swiped up (or crown rotate up), such as the 40 second play clock Swipe Down Timer - Sets the length of the Play Clock when the clock face is swiped down (or crown rotate down), such as the 25 second play clock 5 second countdown - Sends an alert every second from 5 seconds until time expires on the Play Clock 10 second alert - Sends an alert with 10 seconds left on the Play Clock 15 second alert - Sends an alert with 15 seconds left on the Play Clock 25 second alert - Sends an alert with 25 seconds left on the Play Clock While the game is running, your watch is in workout mode to keep the screen primary, I do not record any health data.

About

RefMasters Community

This platform connects sports officials, players, coaches, and fans to learn, discuss, and improve their understanding of sports. Engage with professionals, share insights on plays, and access educational content to elevate your game and network within the sports community.

Highlights
  • Connect with professional referees and umpires
  • Discuss and debate plays and trends
  • Develop a professional profile
  • Attend film sessions for skill development
  • Take quizzes to test sports knowledge
  • Access athlete and coach-related content
Features
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RefMasters is the premier platform where sports officials, players, coaches and fans connect and elevate the game. · Learn from the best: Engage with professional referees and umpires · Share and post: Discuss and debate plays and other trends · Develop your profile: Showcase your knowledge and grow your network · Attend film sessions: Grow in the craft and earn certifications · Test yourself: Take quizzes to test your knowledge ALL IN ONE APP: No matter your need, we’ve got you covered. SOCIAL: Share and discuss plays or anything else between the lines. Find other people with similar interests to get further connected. Join a crew in your area and grow your network. EDUCATION: Enroll in interactive content hosted by the pros to run the game like a pro. Enjoy athlete and coach-related content to up your game. ONE APP FOR ALL: There’s something for everyone at RefMasters. Referees & Umpires Develop in the craft, build a sense of community and find career opportunities Players & Coaches Learn next-level details of the rules for better preparation and performance Passionate Fans Access insider knowledge to unlock a deeper understanding of the game

Screenshots

Swipe Play Clock1 screens
RefMasters Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RefMasters Community at 100% against Swipe Play Clock's 39%. RefMasters Community also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.7). Swipe Play Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RefMasters Community is free to download; Swipe Play Clock costs $5.99 up front. RefMasters Community sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Swipe Play Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RefMasters Community holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefMasters Community has 189 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Swipe Play Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of RefMasters Community's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swipe Play Clock ships an update every 12 months, RefMasters Community weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Swipe Play Clock versus RefMasters Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipe Play ClockRefMasters Community
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (26 ratings)4.9 (189 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26189 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB144 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBack Judge Solutions LLCRefMasters.com LLC

Customer experience

Swipe Play Clock

All ratings26 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative50.0%

RefMasters Community

All ratings189 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Swipe Play Clock

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

RefMasters Community

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 Months trial$29.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$64.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$119.991 Year
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$299.991 Year
  • Annual Plan3 Months trial$299.991 Year
One-time2
  • One Time Purchase Plan$499.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$599.99

Questions

Is Swipe Play Clock free?
Swipe Play Clock costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefMasters Community free?
RefMasters Community is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swipe Play Clock or RefMasters Community?
RefMasters Community is rated higher. Swipe Play Clock averages 2.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while RefMasters Community averages 4.9 from 189 ratings.
Do Swipe Play Clock or RefMasters Community have ads?
Neither Swipe Play Clock nor RefMasters Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swipe Play Clock or RefMasters Community?
Swipe Play Clock ships an update every 12 months, and RefMasters Community weekly. Most recently, Swipe Play Clock was updated on September 22, 2026 and RefMasters Community on September 24, 2026.

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