# Match Keeper vs RefClock Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Match Keeper at 5.0 against RefClock Timer's 4.5. Match Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). RefClock Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. RefClock Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Keeper has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, RefClock Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Keeper | RefClock Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-keeper/id1558022379/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucatoni, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553528483) | [Hooshmand Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647650026) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Keeper

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

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keeper Premium Monthly | $1.00 | per month |
| Keeper Premium Annual | $6.00 | per year |


### 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 Match Keeper free?

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

### Is RefClock Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Keeper or RefClock Timer?

Match Keeper is rated higher. Match Keeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RefClock Timer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Match Keeper or RefClock Timer have ads?

Neither Match Keeper nor RefClock Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Keeper or RefClock Timer?

Match Keeper ships an update every 3 days, and RefClock Timer every 11 days. Most recently, Match Keeper was updated on September 20, 2026 and RefClock Timer on September 21, 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.*