Comparison

RugbyREF vs Final Horn

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

Final Horn

Features
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FinalHorn gives coaches, referees, umpires, teachers, clubs and players fast access to sport-specific timers and match clocks. Choose a sport, pick the right preset and start timing in seconds. FinalHorn supports countdown, count-up and event-style clocks for games, training sessions, rounds, intervals and breaks. Sports and built-in presets: Court sports: Netball: Professional; School / Junior; NetSetGO Set; NetSetGO GO; Standard 8-min Half Time; Finals Extra Time. Basketball: Professional (FIBA); Club; School 4 x 8; Junior Domestic 2 x 20; FIBA Overtime; NBA-style 4 x 12; 3x3 Timed Game. Volleyball: Indoor Best of 5; Indoor Best of 3; Beach Best of 3; School Timed Sets. Handball: Professional; Youth 12-16; Youth 8-12; Overtime. Football and field sports: Soccer / Association Football: Professional; Junior; MiniRoos U6-U7; MiniRoos U8-U9; MiniRoos U10-U11; Professional Count Up; Finals Extra Time. OzTag: Senior 2 x 20; Tournament 2 x 15; Junior 2 x 15; Tiny Taggers; Beach Tag; Semi Final Extra Time; Grand Final Drop-off. Rugby Union: Professional; Junior; Rugby Sevens; Sevens Extra Time; Tag Rugby. Rugby League: Professional; NRLW / Women's Origin; League Nines; Junior U8-U9; Community U13+; Golden Point. AFL: Professional; AFLW; School 4 x 15; Junior U8-U10; Junior U11-U12; Junior U13-U15; Junior U17; Finals Extra Time; Auskick Grid Game. Hockey: Professional; Indoor Hockey; Hockey5s; Junior Outdoor. Lacrosse: Men's Field (World Lacrosse); Women's Field (World Lacrosse); Sixes; Box Lacrosse. Futsal: Professional; Youth 2 x 15; Extra Time; Social 2 x 15. Water sports: Water Polo: International 4 x 8; Junior 4 x 6; School 4 x 6; Local Senior 4 x 7. Combat sports: Boxing: Amateur 3 x 3; Junior 3 x 2; Pro Men's 12 x 3; Pro Women's 10 x 2; Junior Novice 3 x 1. MMA: Non-title 3 x 5; Title 5 x 5; Amateur 3 x 3; Youth 3 x 2. Racquet sports: Tennis: Tour Match (Best of 3); Major Match (Best of 5); Match Tiebreak; FAST4; Tie Break Tens. Badminton: BWF Match Utility; Tournament Utility; AirBadminton. Use FinalHorn for: - Match clocks, game clocks and period timers - Halves, quarters, periods, rounds, sets and intervals - Timeout, break and secondary timing needs - School sport, club sport, training and casual games Why it works: - Large, high-contrast timer display - Simple controls for start, pause, reset and period changes - Search, favourites and recently used timers - Offline-first timing for reliable use on the sideline, court, field or gym - iPhone-first design with iPad support - Optional one-time Remove Ads purchase FinalHorn is built for moments when you need the right clock quickly. Whether you are timing a local match, managing a training drill, running a school sports session or keeping track of rounds, the app keeps the main timer clear, readable and easy to control. Open FinalHorn, choose your sport and start the timer.

Screenshots

RugbyREF4 screens
Final Horn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RugbyREF at none against Final Horn's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 Final Horn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, Final Horn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RugbyREF versus Final Horn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyREFFinal Horn
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB8 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
4 purchases

Final Horn

One-time4
  • Custom Presets (1 Sport)$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Custom Presets (3 Sports)$3.99
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  • Custom Presets (All Sports)$5.99

Questions

Is RugbyREF free?
RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Final Horn free?
Final Horn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RugbyREF or Final Horn have ads?
Final Horn shows ads; RugbyREF does not.
Which is updated more often, RugbyREF or Final Horn?
RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, and Final Horn every 2 months. Most recently, RugbyREF was updated on October 21, 2026 and Final Horn on October 5, 2026.

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