Comparison

Match Keeper vs Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

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

Head to head
About

Match Keeper

This app simplifies soccer match management for coaches, referees, and parents. It offers a comprehensive timer, player tracking, custom format creation, and a penalty shootout tracker. Easily manage all aspects of a game from start to finish.

Highlights
  • Match timer with start, pause, rewind, and whistle
  • Player and team management with stats
  • Customizable match formats
  • Penalty shootout tracker
  • Birth year to age group calculator
  • Score tracking and adjustments
Features
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Match Keeper is the soccer timer and match manager for coaches, referees, parents, and players. Simplifying the beautiful game, it runs every part of a match — from the fixture list to the final whistle. SCHEDULE & MATCH DAY - Schedule matches ahead and see what's coming in one place - Match Day puts today's fixtures on one screen, ready to kick off - Save the venue, field, and an address that opens in Maps - Set an arrival time, and choose each team's kit - Share a fixture, or the whole match day, as an image TEAM SCHEDULE - Every team has its own schedule — past results and what's coming, in one list - Share it as a printable sheet for the fridge, or a card for the team chat - Choose the matches to include, or pick a range of dates - Styled with your team's logo, emblem, and colors MATCH TIMER - Start, pause, rewind, and skip periods with ease - Automatic whistle at the end of each interval - Track additional time APPLE WATCH APP - Start a match from your wrist, with no phone needed - Tap to score, hold to correct - See the live timer and score on your watch face - Included free with the app MATCH & PLAYER MANAGEMENT - Create teams with names, colors, logos, rosters, and a default format - Track goals, substitutions, cards, and playing time - Handle ties with extra time, golden goal, or penalty shootout TEAM LOGOS & COLORS - Give every team its own logo — a shape, a pattern, and a monogram or emblem - Choose from 100 emblems: animals, birds, shields, stars, and more - Set your team's exact colors, shown on the scoreboard and in formations MATCH HISTORY & SHARING - Review match history and notes after the game - Share matches and match stats with a QR code or link TEAM & PLAYER STATISTICS - Team record, goals, and clean sheets across your saved matches - Leaderboards for top scorers, assists, and most minutes played - Per-player minutes, starts, and share of playing time CUSTOM FORMATS - Pick a format and set age group, period length, OT rules, and ball size - Apply restrictions like no heading, offside, goalie, or slide tackles - Customize field and goal dimensions, and share formats by QR code or link PENALTY SHOOTOUT TRACKER - Track best-of-5 shootouts, with a Decisive Shot indicator for the key moments BIRTH YEAR TO AGE GROUP CALCULATOR - Instantly convert birth years to age groups, from U4 to Over 60 Whether you're running a tournament or timing your child's weekend game, Match Keeper gives you the tools to manage the match with confidence. Terms of service: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/privacy-policy

About

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

This app is an all-in-one tool for soccer referees, offering precise timekeeping, fast event logging, GPS tracking, and AI-powered performance analysis. It provides detailed match reports and fitness data, streamlining the refereeing process without the need for pen and paper.

Highlights
  • Event logging (goals, cards, fouls)
  • IFAB-compliant disciplinary actions
  • Automatic timers for halves and shootouts
  • GPS-based movement analysis
  • AI performance insights
  • Full match reports
  • iPhone companion app
Features
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# What's the Score, Bro? – Soccer Referee AI Timer What's the Score, Bro? – Soccer Referee AI Timer is a modern all-in-one tool for match officials on Apple Watch. Built in collaboration with the German Soccer Association (DFB), WTSB combines precise timekeeping, fast match logging, GPS tracking, and AI-powered performance analysis. Designed for referees who want accuracy, speed, and reliable reports without pen and paper. ## Game Management - Log goals, cautions, send-offs, substitutions, fouls, and other match events in seconds. - Official IFAB-compliant handling of disciplinary actions, temporary dismissals, and stoppage time. - Automatic timers for halves, extra time, added time, and penalty shootouts. - Clear overview of cards, substitutions, team colors, and kickoff information. ## Fitness and AI Analysis - Distance, pace, heart rate, power output, activity data, and sprint tracking. - GPS-based movement analysis for positioning and running patterns. - AI insights to review match performance and physical load. - Optional Strava sync for running and fitness data. ## Reports and iPhone Dashboard - Full match reports with all events, timekeeping, and weather data. - iPhone companion app with advanced configuration, team setup, and a complete match history. - Detailed analytics and statistics across all games. Experience What's the Score, Bro? – Soccer Referee AI Timer free for four weeks and streamline the way you referee. Modern refereeing starts here. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Match Keeper4 screens
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Match Keeper at 5.0 against Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's 4.6. Match Keeper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Match Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Match Keeper's written reviews are positive against 89% of Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Keeper versus Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch KeeperSoccer Referee Timer by WTSB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better4.6 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1515
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucatoni, LLCTHILO SPECHT

Customer experience

Match Keeper

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Keeper

Subscriptions2
  • Keeper Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
  • Keeper Premium Annual$6.001 Year
3 purchases

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$149.00

Questions

Is Match Keeper free?
Match Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB free?
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Keeper or Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB?
Match Keeper is rated higher. Match Keeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Match Keeper or Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB have ads?
Neither Match Keeper nor Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB?
Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB every 4 days. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on September 20, 2026 and Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB on September 22, 2026.

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