# Whistle Time vs RefMatch

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Whistle Time | RefMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robbert Brackel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747007311) | [Henrique Bersani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384634153) |

## 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 |


### RefMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmatch/id6744838191)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whistle Time free?

Whistle Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RefMatch free?

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

### Do Whistle Time or RefMatch have ads?

Whistle Time shows ads; RefMatch does not.

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