Comparison

RugbyREF vs Blueprint Rugby

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

Blueprint Rugby

This platform connects rugby players, coaches, and clubs to track and improve performance. It offers AI-powered training programs, nutrition scanning, and readiness checks. Coaches gain visibility into player development outside of training sessions.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized training programs
  • Nutrition tracking via meal scanning
  • Daily readiness and performance scoring
  • Live guided workout sessions
  • Squad management and communication tools
  • Performance benchmarks and personal best tracking
Features
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FREE for Players & Coaches Blueprint Rugby is a performance and team management platform built specifically for rugby players, coaches and clubs. The platform brings player development, training, performance tracking, nutrition, recovery, communication and club management together in one place. FOR PLAYERS Plan, complete and track your rugby development throughout the season. • Personalised training programs for strength, speed, conditioning, rugby skills and recovery • Programs adapted to your position, goals, season phase and available equipment • Structured sessions with exercises, drills, timers, coaching instructions and set-by-set logging • Training history, progress, personal bests and performance benchmarks • AI meal scanner for estimating calories, protein, carbohydrates and fats from a photo • Daily readiness assessment and Rugby Score • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration for available health and activity data • Access team programs, squad communication, updates and match-day information FOR COACHES Plan training, manage your squad and monitor player development beyond scheduled team sessions. • Create structured rugby training sessions and programs • Use Blueprint AI to assist with training session and program creation • Assign programs to individual players or entire squads • Monitor player training activity, readiness, training volume, attendance and engagement • Track player development and performance throughout the season • Manage squads and player groups • Build lineups and support match-day preparation • Communicate with players and share programs, videos and updates FOR CLUBS Manage your rugby organisation through one central platform. • Manage multiple teams, squads, coaches and players • Centralised club administration • Organise players and coaches by team • Club-wide visibility across training, readiness, attendance and engagement • Share programs, announcements and updates across teams • Give coaches access to the players and tools they manage • Support consistent player development across the organisation BLUEPRINT AI Blueprint AI provides rugby-specific tools for training, development and performance. • Create personalised player training programs • Build rugby training sessions • Analyse rugby and player data • Support training and development decisions • Help players and coaches organise training KEY FEATURES • AI-powered rugby training programs • Rugby training session builder • Player development tracking • Rugby Score and daily readiness • AI meal and nutrition scanner • Strength and conditioning tracking • Rugby skills and conditioning programs • Training load and activity tracking • Personal bests and performance benchmarks • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration • Squad communication • Team programs and shared training plans • Lineup builder and match-day tools • Attendance and engagement tracking • Home Screen widgets • XP, streaks and achievements • Club HQ for multi-team rugby organisations FREE FOR PLAYERS WHEN YOUR CLUB USES BLUEPRINT When your rugby club or coach subscribes to Blueprint, players covered by the subscription can access the player platform at no additional cost. Enter your squad code to join your team and access the programs, training and tools provided by your coach or club. Blueprint Rugby connects the individual and team sides of rugby performance. Players can manage their development, coaches can plan and monitor training, and clubs can manage their teams, coaches and players in one system. Built for rugby players, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, performance staff and club administrators. Blueprint Rugby — one platform for players, coaches and clubs.

Screenshots

RugbyREF4 screens
Blueprint Rugby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blueprint Rugby at 100% against RugbyREF's 43%. Blueprint Rugby also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). RugbyREF's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Blueprint Rugby sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blueprint Rugby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of RugbyREF's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blueprint Rugby's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, Blueprint Rugby fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RugbyREF versus Blueprint Rugby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyREFBlueprint Rugby
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSketchNZTaj Bednall

Customer experience

RugbyREF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Blueprint Rugby

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RugbyREF

Subscriptions6
  • 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
8 purchases

Blueprint Rugby

Subscriptions8
  • Blueprint Pro — Player7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blueprint Pro - Player$9.991 Month
  • Blueprint Pro — Coach$39.991 Month
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  • Blueprint Pro — Player Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Blueprint Pro — Club Starter$100.001 Month
  • Blueprint Coach Annual$249.001 Year
  • Blueprint Pro — Club Pro$300.001 Month
  • Blueprint Pro — Club Elite$600.001 Month

Questions

Is RugbyREF free?
RugbyREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blueprint Rugby free?
Blueprint Rugby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RugbyREF or Blueprint Rugby?
Blueprint Rugby is rated higher. RugbyREF averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Blueprint Rugby averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RugbyREF or Blueprint Rugby have ads?
Blueprint Rugby shows ads; RugbyREF does not.
Which is updated more often, RugbyREF or Blueprint Rugby?
RugbyREF ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blueprint Rugby fortnightly. Most recently, RugbyREF was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blueprint Rugby on October 31, 2026.

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