Comparison

RugbyREF vs Diamond Scoreboard

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

Diamond Scoreboard

Features
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Diamond Scoreboard is a modern, easy-to-use baseball scoring app built for coaches, scorers, and game-day staff. Track every game with: Live inning-by-inning line score Balls/strikes pitch count Team and player batting stats Fielding and pitching stats Lineup management (name, number, position) Current batter, pitcher, and fielder tracking Field location tagging for each play Recent play log for quick review CSV export for records and analysis Designed for speed and clarity on game day: Clean, scorer-friendly controls Undo support for corrections Light, Dark, and System appearance modes Local game persistence so you can continue where you left off Monetization: One-time Pro unlock (non-consumable in-app purchase) No recurring subscription required Whether you’re scoring junior ball, club games, or competitive fixtures, Diamond Scoreboard helps you capture accurate stats with less effort.

Screenshots

RugbyREF4 screens
Diamond Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

RugbyREF and Diamond Scoreboard are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Diamond Scoreboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RugbyREF versus Diamond Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyREFDiamond Scoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketchNZDavid Foster

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
1 purchases

Diamond Scoreboard

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is RugbyREF free?
RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diamond Scoreboard free?
Diamond Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RugbyREF or Diamond Scoreboard have ads?
Neither RugbyREF nor Diamond Scoreboard shows ads.

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