Comparison

Referi vs PadelRef

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

Head to head
About

Referi

This app allows users to track scores for various racket and net sports like tennis, padel, and volleyball. It offers remote control via Bluetooth buttons and provides detailed match statistics. The app is designed for amateur and semi-professional athletes.

Highlights
  • Multi-sport score tracking
  • Remote control via Bluetooth buttons
  • Text-to-Speech score announcements
  • Match statistics collection and sharing
  • Local and web match saving
  • Customizable match configurations
Features
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"Referi" is a multi-platform application to track the score in the following sports: Tennis, Padel, TableTennis(Ping pong), TouchTennis, TeqBall, PadBol,VolleyBall, Badminton, PickleBall. It's dedicated to amateurs and semi-professionals of sport. The application can be controlled remotely, using one or more BlueTooth BLE buttons (to be purchased separately) worn by the players, effectively replacing an external referee. MAIN FEATURES: - Bluetooth Low Energy button connection (ø36mm, 12g, wrist-worn, 50m range, USB rechargeable battery) - utterance of the score, change of field, names of the players, with the chosen voice (Text-To-Speech) - choice of player to serve and reception at the beginning of the Set - remote score correction (UnDo) - save Matches locally and on the web: https://referi.azurewebsites.net/Account/Login - collection of match statistics - sharing of match statistics - Coin flip: serve and court choice at the start of each game - end-of-Match alarm MATCH CONFIGURATION: Matches can be configured in a wide range of values, for Sets, Games, final Set management, court changes, etc. We have tried to include all the variations commonly used for each sport. If you have any suggestions or requests for additions to the score setting, write to us: we will add your solutions. PLATFORMS: - multi-platform (mobile phones and tablets). See other OS: https://www.referi.io - available in Italian and English (the score can also be given in French, Spanish and Portuguese) https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/95951212

About

PadelRef

Features
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PadelRef is your live padel referee — the fair, reliable scoreboard for self-officiated matches. No umpire on court? PadelRef keeps the real score visible so everyone stays on the same point and matches end with confidence, not arguments. Whether you play casual club matches or competitive doubles, PadelRef tracks every point, game, and set in real time, following official padel scoring rules — advantage or golden point, tie-breaks, and super tie-breaks. WHY PADELREF • Keep the true score visible at all times • End score disputes before they start • Focus on your game, not on remembering points • Built specifically for padel — not a generic tennis app FEATURES • Live scoring for every format — best of 3 or 5 sets, tie-break and super tie-break, advantage or golden point • Custom match presets — save your favourite formats and start in one tap • Match history — review past matches with full scores and timings • Player stats — win rates, totals, and performance trends • Voice score announcements — hear the score called out, hands-free • Bluetooth remote support — update the score without touching your phone • Apple Watch companion — see the live score on your wrist and add a point or undo • Clean, high-contrast scoreboard designed to read across the court • Multiple themes and full dark mode • Works fully offline — no account required FREE & PREMIUM The complete scoreboard is free — every format, custom presets, themes, match detail, and manual scoring, with no limits on play. PadelRef Premium unlocks advanced player and form statistics, unlimited match history, and the full Bluetooth remote experience. Download PadelRef and bring a fair, trusted referee to every match. Terms of Use (EULA): https://padelref.live/en/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://padelref.live/en/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Referi4 screens
PadelRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PadelRef at none against Referi's shown. PadelRef also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Referi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Referi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.49 per 6 months and PadelRef sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Referi ships an update monthly, PadelRef every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Referi versus PadelRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferiPadelRef
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmpire SrlAlexey Zhuravlev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Referi

Subscriptions1
  • TURN PRO1 Month trial$9.496 Months
4 purchases

PadelRef

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PadelRef Premium (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is Referi free?
Referi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PadelRef free?
PadelRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Referi or PadelRef have ads?
Referi shows ads; PadelRef does not.
Which is updated more often, Referi or PadelRef?
Referi ships an update monthly, and PadelRef every 9 days. Most recently, Referi was updated on October 24, 2026 and PadelRef on October 16, 2026.

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