Comparison

RugbyREF vs MyTouch Manager

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

Head to head
About

RugbyREF

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
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RugbyREF is a Professional Rugby Union Referee Game Management App, built by an accredited Rugby Referee for Referees who need speed, accuracy and clarity during live matches. Originally launched in 2018, RugbyREF has evolved into a subscription-based game management system for Apple Watch and iPhone, designed to replace paper cards, manual notes and separate stopwatches with a faster match-day workflow. RugbyREF supports club, school and representative fixtures with practical tools for managing time, scoring, cards, penalties and match records from kickoff to full-time. CORE FEATURES: SidelineMANAGER on iPhone: • Main game timer with start, pause and stoppage control • Full scoring for tries, conversions, penalty goals, drop goals and penalty tries • Yellow and red card tracking with player numbers • Shot clock and penalty count support • First half, second half and full-time match control • Match archive and review tools • Clean referee-first layout for live match environments APPLE WATCH EXPERIENCE • Custom team setup • Game timer and score at a glance • Fast scoring and penalty tracking • Yellow and red card recording • Shot clock support • Apple Watch to iPhone sync with supported subscriptions • Designed for speed, clarity and minimal interaction on the run iPHONE COMPANION • Sideline match overview • Match event tracking • Card countdown and player tracking • Saved game archive • WatchSync review and sharing tools SUBSCRIPTIONS: RugbyREF offers subscription options for referees who want Apple Watch match tools, iPhone SidelineMANAGER tools, or the full RugbyREF package with WatchSync and archive support. Available subscriptions include: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.rugbyref.app/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rugbyref.app/privacy/

About

MyTouch Manager

Features
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MyTouch Manager is your official Touch New Zealand app for team administrators and referees. Team Admins are able to: manage multiple teams from a single account, build game day teamsheets easily using preloaded player information, score games using the app, receive notifications from your competition organiser if the fixture details change, view historical game events, team sheets, and much more. Referees are able to: view submitted teams and submit fixture results.

Screenshots

RugbyREF4 screens
MyTouch Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyTouch Manager at none against RugbyREF's 8. MyTouch Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). RugbyREF's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. RugbyREF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyTouch Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, MyTouch Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RugbyREF versus MyTouch Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyREFMyTouch Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketchNZSportsground

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RugbyREF

Subscriptions8
  • Subscription$2.991 Month
  • RugbyREF (Basic)$3.991 Month
  • RugbyREF WatchAPP$3.991 Month
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  • MyRugbyREF (Package)$4.991 Month
  • Subscription$11.491 Year
  • RugbyREF (Basic)$29.991 Year
  • RugbyREF WatchAPP$29.991 Year
  • MyRugbyREF (Package)$34.991 Year
None

MyTouch Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RugbyREF free?
RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyTouch Manager free?
MyTouch Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RugbyREF or MyTouch Manager have ads?
Neither RugbyREF nor MyTouch Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RugbyREF or MyTouch Manager?
RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, and MyTouch Manager every 3 months. Most recently, RugbyREF was updated on September 25, 2026 and MyTouch Manager on September 30, 2026.

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