# RugbyREF vs MyTouch Manager

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RugbyREF | MyTouch Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SketchNZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660500276) | [Sportsground](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137422770) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MyTouch Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytouch-manager/id6443609734)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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