Comparison

FlipFlapReferee vs Ref90

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlipFlapReferee

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Match timers
  • Full match control
  • Offline functionality
  • Post-match review
  • Earnings tracking
  • Digital coin toss
Features
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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

Screenshots

FlipFlapReferee4 screens
Ref904 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FlipFlapReferee is free to download; Ref90 costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlipFlapReferee ships an update fortnightly, Ref90 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FlipFlapReferee versus Ref90: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipFlapRefereeRef90
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlipflap Technologies LtdInstride Ltd

In-app purchases

None

FlipFlapReferee

No in-app purchases

None

Ref90

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlipFlapReferee free?
FlipFlapReferee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ref90 free?
Ref90 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlipFlapReferee or Ref90 have ads?
Neither FlipFlapReferee nor Ref90 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlipFlapReferee or Ref90?
FlipFlapReferee ships an update fortnightly, and Ref90 every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlipFlapReferee was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ref90 on October 30, 2026.

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