# Match Keeper vs zRef

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Keeper at 100% against zRef's 50%. Match Keeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). zRef's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. zRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Match Keeper's written reviews are positive against 50% of zRef's.

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, zRef every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Keeper | zRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-keeper/id1558022379/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zref/id1619561284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucatoni, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553528483) | [Rami Sinno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535507955) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-keeper/id1558022379)

Manage soccer matches from scheduling to final whistle. Track scores, player stats, and team performance. Includes a timer with whistle, custom formats, and penalty shootout tools. Offers training games and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Match scheduling and day-of management, Real-time match timer with whistle, Player and team statistics tracking, Customizable match formats and rules, Penalty shootout and extra time management, Apple Watch integration for live control, Training games and challenges

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keeper Premium Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Keeper Premium Annual | $12.00 | per year |


### zRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zref/id1619561284)

This app helps referees manage sports matches by tracking time, logging goals, cautions, and ejections. It provides a timer and stopwatch for game management and generates end-of-game reports with scores and event details.

**Highlights:** Match time tracking, Goal logging, Caution and ejection tracking, Timer and stopwatch, End-of-game reports, Simple match creation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Keeper free?

Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is zRef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Keeper or zRef?

Match Keeper is rated higher. Match Keeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while zRef averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Match Keeper or zRef have ads?

Neither Match Keeper nor zRef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or zRef?

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and zRef every 2 months. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on November 3, 2026 and zRef on November 3, 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.*