RugbyREF vs Footy Metrics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live match control
- Scoring and substitutions management
- Card tracking with timers
- Shot clock functionality
- Apple Watch integration
- Injury and TMO support
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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/
Footy Metrics
Track key Australian Rules Football statistics for amateur and junior teams. Easily record scores, free kicks, tackles, and more with an intuitive interface. Gain instant insights through visual reports and share them with your team.
- Record scores, free kicks, tackles, marks, and disposals
- Optional advanced stats like Inside 50s and clearances
- Intuitive color-coded metrics and chart visualizations
- Fast data entry with undo functionality
- Offline game day tracking
- Save and share visual reports
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Empower your amateur or junior AFL team with Footy Metrics! Designed for coaches and parents who want to understand game performance without getting bogged down in complex data, Footy Metrics makes tracking essential Australian Rules Football statistics simple and intuitive. Stay Focused on the Game: Effortlessly record quarter-by-quarter data without missing a moment of the action. With a clean and distraction-free interface, you can track: - Scores (Goals and Behinds) - Free Kicks - Tackles - Marks - Disposals (Optional) - Inside 50’s (Optional) - Goal Efficiency (Optional) - Clearances (Optional) Instant Insights at Your Fingertips: Quickly grasp your team's performance with intuitive colour-coded metrics and clear line or bar chart visualisations. Understand key trends at a glance and identify areas for strategic focus. Effortless Data Entry: Recording actions is lightning fast! Simply tap a button to log a statistic, or long-press to instantly undo any accidental entries. Customise your experience with optional sound or haptic feedback to confirm each input. Game Day Ready - No Internet Required: Forget about unreliable network connections at the ground. All your game data is securely stored directly on your mobile device, ensuring seamless tracking wherever you are. Share and Improve: Easily save visual reports as images to your device and share them with family, coaches, or the entire team. Foster a better understanding of team performance and collaboratively identify key areas for development and enjoyment. Footy Metrics empowers you to: - Gain a clear understanding of core game statistics - Identify team strengths and areas for improvement - Make informed coaching decisions - Share insights easily with players and parents - Focus on enjoying the game while still capturing valuable data Download Footy Metrics today and help your team reach its full potential!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Footy Metrics at 100% against RugbyREF's 43%. Footy Metrics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). RugbyREF's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). 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
RugbyREF is free to download; Footy Metrics costs $2.99 up front. RugbyREF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Footy Metrics asks for nothing beyond the download.
RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, Footy Metrics every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RugbyREF | Footy Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SketchNZ | Matt Battersby |
Customer experience
RugbyREF
Footy Metrics
In-app purchases
RugbyREF
- RugbyREF (Basic)$3.991 Month
- RugbyREF WatchAPP$3.991 Month
- MyRugbyREF (Package)$4.991 Month
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- RugbyREF (Basic)$29.991 Year
- RugbyREF WatchAPP$29.991 Year
- MyRugbyREF (Package)$34.991 Year
Footy Metrics
No in-app purchases
Questions
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