Comparison

Stopwatch Workout vs Soccer Ref Watch

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

Head to head
About

Stopwatch Workout

This app combines a stopwatch and workout tracker for efficient track running. Easily record your runs and lap times with large, accessible buttons, even during intense interval training. It seamlessly integrates with HealthKit to log your workouts.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with lap functionality
  • Crown control for ease of use
  • Records run workouts
  • Large, easy-to-press buttons
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Stopwatch Workout is the best app for track workouts on Apple Watch. Instead of needing to use a separate workout app while also using a stopwatch, the Stopwatch Workout App combines those two functions into one easy to use app. Simply hold the start button to start a workout and use the stopwatch like any other classic stopwatch knowing that you will get credit you deserve for your run. The buttons are big and easy to press even if you are in the midst of mile repeats. Features: -Stopwatch with lap feature. -Control using the crown. -Records run workouts. -Big buttons that are easy to press. -More coming soon. Created by Jake Derouin (Runner for CU Boulder). This app uses HealthKit to record workouts.

About

Soccer Ref Watch

Features
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Designed by referees for referees, this app replaces the traditional pen and paper with a streamlined, wrist-based experience. KEY FEATURES: Professional Match Timing: Precision countdown and count-up timers. Smart stoppage time tracking. New: Customize half duration (e.g., 45, 40, or 30 minutes) directly on your watch before kick-off. Seamless Event Recording: Quick Input: Log Goals, Yellow/Red Cards, and Substitutions with just a few taps. Smart Keypad: Our new, bubble-style numeric keypad makes entering player numbers fast and accurate, even with sweaty fingers. Team Customization: Set team names and jersey colors to match the teams on the pitch. Fitness & Health Integration: RefereeWatch integrates with HealthKit to track your movement during the match. Record your distance run, heart rate, and calories burned, saving the match as a workout session. Data Sync: Securely sync your match reports to the cloud. Review match logs and event timelines on the companion iPhone app after the final whistle. Whether you are officiating a local Sunday league or a competitive tournament, RefereeWatch ensures you never miss a moment. Note: This app requires an Apple Watch to function.

Screenshots

Soccer Ref Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stopwatch Workout at 13.0 against Soccer Ref Watch's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stopwatch Workout versus Soccer Ref Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch WorkoutSoccer Ref Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberWisp LLC星南 朱

In-app purchases

None

Stopwatch Workout

No in-app purchases

None

Soccer Ref Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch Workout free?
Stopwatch Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soccer Ref Watch free?
Soccer Ref Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stopwatch Workout or Soccer Ref Watch have ads?
Neither Stopwatch Workout nor Soccer Ref Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch Workout or Soccer Ref Watch?
Stopwatch Workout ships an update every 9 days, and Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. Most recently, Stopwatch Workout was updated on October 19, 2026 and Soccer Ref Watch on October 8, 2026.

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