Comparison

RugbyREF vs Statline

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

Statline

Features
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Track live stats from the sideline. See your player's growth over the season. Statline gives you pro-level stat tracking for basketball, soccer, rugby, AFL, touch football, oztag, and more. Built for parents or supporters who watch every game. One-handed stat buttons, instant save, no internet required. Tap a goal, track a tackle, log an assist — the app does the math. At the final whistle, you've got the full stat line and season averages. **What You Get:** • Live tracking — sport-specific stat buttons for every sport • Season averages — updated automatically after each game • 7 sports — basketball, soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, oztag, touch football • Game log — full history with scores, results, and dates • Share cards — clean graphics to send to family or post online • One-handed design — big buttons, sideline-ready • Auto-save — never lose a game • Undo stack — fix mistakes mid-game • Works offline — no internet, no account, no fuss **Start Free:** 1 player, 1 team, 5 games, full tracking and averages. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited players, teams, games, and advanced features like form guides and data export. **Why Parents & supporters Use Statline:** Because you're there every Saturday. Because you want to remember this season. Because "how'd they do?" deserves a real answer. Because watching them improve is half the point. No ads. No social feed. Just stats. Perfect for rep teams, school sport, weekend clubs, or solo tracking. Works offline. Saves everything locally. No account required. **Pro Features ($29/year or $7.99/month):** • Unlimited players, teams, and games • Multi-sport tracking across all 7 sports • Form guide — last 5 games at a glance • Data export for season wrap-ups • Advanced stats and breakdowns Download free. Track their first game today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RugbyREF4 screens
Statline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Statline at every 5 days against RugbyREF's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Statline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, Statline every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RugbyREF versus Statline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyREFStatline
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketchNZMatt Robinson

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
2 purchases

Statline

Subscriptions2
  • Statline Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Statline Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is RugbyREF free?
RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Statline free?
Statline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RugbyREF or Statline have ads?
Neither RugbyREF nor Statline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RugbyREF or Statline?
RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, and Statline every 5 days. Most recently, RugbyREF was updated on September 25, 2026 and Statline on September 28, 2026.

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