# zRef vs GameWatchTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: zRef at 50% against GameWatchTimer's 0%. zRef also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.0). GameWatchTimer's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

zRef is free to download; GameWatchTimer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

zRef holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zRef has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of zRef's written reviews are positive against 0% of GameWatchTimer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | zRef | GameWatchTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zref/id1619561284/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamewatchtimer/id6612039087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rami Sinno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535507955) | [PalaSoftware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/282914457) |

## What reviewers say

### zRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zref/id1619561284)

This app helps referees manage sports matches by tracking time, logging goals, cautions, and ejections. It provides a timer and stopwatch for game management and generates end-of-game reports with scores and event details.

**Highlights:** Match time tracking, Goal logging, Caution and ejection tracking, Timer and stopwatch, End-of-game reports, Simple match creation

**In-app purchases:** none


### GameWatchTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamewatchtimer/id6612039087)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides a reliable and responsive countdown timer designed for sports officials, fitness enthusiasts, and general use. It features an always-active display, haptic feedback, and audible alarms to ensure you never miss a critical moment. Easily customize timing durations with its user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Always active display, Haptic feedback on start/stop, Audible alarm at zero, Customizable timing durations, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is zRef free?

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

### Is GameWatchTimer free?

GameWatchTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, zRef or GameWatchTimer?

zRef is rated higher. zRef averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GameWatchTimer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do zRef or GameWatchTimer have ads?

Neither zRef nor GameWatchTimer shows ads.

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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.*