# RugbyREF vs Final Horn

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RugbyREF | Final Horn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SketchNZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660500276) | [David Foster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848230037) |

## 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 |


### Final Horn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-horn/id6761404091)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Presets (1 Sport) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Custom Presets (3 Sports) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Custom Presets (All Sports) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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