# Referee Expenses vs RefClock Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RefClock Timer at 100% against Referee Expenses's 50%. RefClock Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Referee Expenses's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Referee Expenses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RefClock Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Referee Expenses ships an update every 5 days, RefClock Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Referee Expenses | RefClock Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fritz Krailinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518766277) | [Hooshmand Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647650026) |

## What reviewers say

### Referee Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-expenses/id1518766278)

This app helps referees easily calculate their match fees and travel expenses. It supports adding expenses for assistant referees and allows users to save and track their financial records. You can also store important documents within the app.

**Highlights:** Calculate match fees, Track travel expenses, Support for assistant referees, Save and track expense history, Document storage section

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium-sized tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### RefClock Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373)

This free app assists soccer referees with timing matches. It offers customizable countdowns, stoppage time tracking, and the ability to record goals, substitutions, and misconduct. The app also allows for custom team abbreviations and colors.

**Highlights:** Count up/down timer, Stoppage time counter, Custom half and extra time, Record goals, subs, misconduct, Custom team abbreviations, Custom team colors

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Referee Expenses free?

Referee Expenses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RefClock Timer free?

RefClock Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Referee Expenses or RefClock Timer have ads?

Neither Referee Expenses nor RefClock Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Referee Expenses or RefClock Timer?

Referee Expenses ships an update every 5 days, and RefClock Timer every 11 days. Most recently, Referee Expenses was updated on October 7, 2026 and RefClock Timer on October 24, 2026.

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