FlipFlapReferee vs Whystl
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
Whystl
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Whystl is the rugby referee's match companion for Apple Watch and iPhone. Run the game from your wrist, then keep a complete record of every match you officiate. ON THE WHISTLE • Match clock built for rugby — periods, half-time, and added time handled properly • Sin-bin timers that count down each carded player and buzz on expiry • Track scores, cards and substitutions as they happen • Law shot clock for conversions and penalties • Clear haptics for kick-off, time on/off and period end — so you can keep your eyes on the play • Records the match as a workout in Apple Health SET UP IN SECONDS • Save teams and kits and reuse them • Kick-off, ends and toss captured on a clean rugby pitch diagram • Suggests nearby teams and clubs so you're not scrolling • Set up on your phone and send it straight to your watch — or configure on the watch itself YOUR REFEREEING, TRACKED • Every match syncs between your iPhone and Apple Watch • Build up your match history, stats and achievements over the season • See your progress as a referee across the clubs and unions you officiate A COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • Add clubs, grounds and kits once and they're there next time • Help build an accurate shared directory for other referees PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with Apple — nothing else to remember • Your health and workout data stays on your device in Apple Health • No ads, no tracking, no data selling • Delete your account and data any time from the app Whystl is made by a referee, for referees. Have an idea or hit a problem? Send feedback right from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlipFlapReferee at none against Whystl's 1. FlipFlapReferee also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). Whystl's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Whystl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. FlipFlapReferee asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlipFlapReferee ships an update every 3 weeks, Whystl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlipFlapReferee | Whystl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipflap Technologies Ltd | Iain Downer |
In-app purchases
FlipFlapReferee
No in-app purchases
Whystl
- Whystl Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.491 Month









