# Whistle Time vs RefClock Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefClock Timer at none against Whistle Time's 2. RefClock Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whistle Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RefClock Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whistle Time ships an update fortnightly, RefClock Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whistle Time | RefClock Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robbert Brackel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747007311) | [Hooshmand Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647650026) |

## What reviewers say

### Whistle Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whistle-time/id1593470779)

This sports timing app helps referees manage matches with customizable timers, card tracking, and real-time data syncing. It also offers post-match analysis and a unique heatmap feature to track on-field movement.

**Highlights:** Customizable match periods and warnings, Yellow/red card and penalty tracking, Cross-device syncing (watch, phone, TV), Live match data sharing, Post-match event overview, On-field movement heatmap analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Without adds | $1.99 | per month |
| Without adds | $17.99 | 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 Whistle Time free?

Whistle Time 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 Whistle Time or RefClock Timer have ads?

Whistle Time shows ads; RefClock Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whistle Time or RefClock Timer?

Whistle Time ships an update fortnightly, and RefClock Timer every 11 days. Most recently, Whistle Time was updated on September 22, 2026 and RefClock Timer on September 21, 2026.

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