# Referee Simulator vs Take Them Off

The clearest difference is rating: Take Them Off at 4.5 against Referee Simulator's 1.9. Take Them Off also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 46) and review sentiment (22% vs 11%). Referee Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Take Them Off sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Referee Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Take Them Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Take Them Off has 21K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Referee Simulator's written reviews are positive against 22% of Take Them Off's.

Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Take Them Off fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Referee Simulator | Take Them Off |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-simulator/id1530216643/reviews) | **[4.5 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-them-off/id1566693835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **22.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ozan akbaba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322985604) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Referee Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-simulator/id1530216643)

Step into the shoes of a football referee and make crucial calls on the field. Experience the pressure and responsibility of managing a match.

**Highlights:** Become a football referee, Make crucial calls, Manage matches, Experience pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun at first
- 🎨 Nice cartoon style
- 🚫 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

-  repetitive scenarios
- ❌ Incorrect football rules
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing game
- 📉 Bad graphics quality
- 👎 Childish questions

**Reported bugs**

- Ball on the line is out
- Ball not fully over line is a goal
- Repeats same levels
- Incorrect decisions
- Green card exists

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Make decisions harder
- More realistic graphics
- Use coins for something
- Add a shop


### Take Them Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-them-off/id1566693835)

Experience the unique satisfaction of hair removal in this parkour-style game. Navigate challenging levels and enjoy a surprisingly therapeutic gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Parkour gameplay, Hair removal simulation, Satisfying visual feedback, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying story progression
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads and performance issues
- 👎 Promotes harmful beauty standards

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or not loading properly
- Ads interrupting gameplay at inopportune times

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to skip ads
- Diverse character representation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Referee Simulator free?

Referee Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Take Them Off free?

Take Them Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Referee Simulator or Take Them Off?

Take Them Off is rated higher. Referee Simulator averages 1.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Take Them Off averages 4.5 from 21K ratings.

### Do Referee Simulator or Take Them Off have ads?

Take Them Off shows ads; Referee Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Referee Simulator or Take Them Off?

Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Take Them Off fortnightly. Most recently, Referee Simulator was updated on August 24, 2026 and Take Them Off on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*