FlipFlapReferee vs Ref90
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlipFlapReferee
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Referee app to support FlipFlap player app - view and referee your assigned matches - select players - add match events in real-time - see upcoming and past matches - see your referee profile
Ref90
This app helps football referees manage matches directly from their Apple Watch. It tracks game timers, logs incidents, and records earnings, allowing officials to focus on the game without distractions. Designed for ease of use, it works offline and provides post-match review capabilities.
- Match timers
- Full match control
- Offline functionality
- Post-match review
- Earnings tracking
- Digital coin toss
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Ref90 – The Referee’s Match Companion Managing a game is hard enough. Let your Apple Watch handle the admin. Ref90 is built for grassroots to semi-pro football referees. It helps you track everything that matters during a match — quickly, clearly, and without breaking focus. • No phone. • No signal. • No distractions. Key features • Match timers – Kick-off, half-time, added time, sin bins, water breaks and period breaks, all managed directly from your wrist. • Full match control – Log goals, fouls, substitutions and key incidents in seconds, even while play is live. • Ref-first design – Built for fast taps, sweaty hands and quick glances. No fiddly menus. • Works offline – No iPhone or internet connection required. Ideal for rural pitches and Sunday mornings. • Post-match review – Check full match logs after the final whistle to support reports and admin. • Easy sharing – Share game logs, reviews and bank details when needed. • Earnings tracking – Keep track of match fees and season totals. • Digital coin toss – One tap. No lost coins. No arguments. Why Ref90? Because referees should referee — not juggle notebooks, watches and guesswork. Ref90 keeps the basics under control so you can focus on positioning, decisions and player management. Designed for • Grassroots referees • Semi-pro officials • Sunday league to Saturday tournaments • Anyone who wants less hassle on match day This is a one-time purchase that permanently unlocks the app. No subscriptions or recurring payments. Terms of use: https://ref90.com/terms Privacy policy: https://ref90.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlipFlapReferee at Free against Ref90's $7.99. Ref90's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
FlipFlapReferee is free to download; Ref90 costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlipFlapReferee ships an update fortnightly, Ref90 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlipFlapReferee | Ref90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #142 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipflap Technologies Ltd | Instride Ltd |
In-app purchases
FlipFlapReferee
No in-app purchases
Ref90
No in-app purchases









