Comparison

zRef vs WakeCoaches

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

Head to head
About

zRef

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
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zRef is a refereeing app to help you keep track of your matches. The app can keep track of time, log goals, cautions, ejections, and more. The app is simple to use. Simply create a new match, and supply the time per half. Click the start button to start the timer and press it to stop. There is a timer and stopwatch, so you can know he time remaining and the elapsed time for filling out game cards. You can also click and hold start/stop the button to log things such as goals, cautions, and ejections. When the game is over, you will be given an end of game report. This will contain the final score and each event that occurred (including time).

About

WakeCoaches

Features
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Wake Coaches is your all-in-one hub for wakeboarding progression, coaching, and community. Whether you’re just starting out or chasing advanced tricks, the app helps you learn faster, ride safer, and connect with other riders near you. Key Features: - Learn & Progress – Access step-by-step lessons, training content, and pro tips designed to help you master wakeboarding without unnecessary injuries. - Coach Directory – Explore profiles of experienced wake coaches, view pricing, and book sessions directly through the app. - Community Hub – Share your ride videos, get feedback from coaches and peers, and celebrate your progress together. Wake Coaches brings the lake lifestyle into one easy app—learn, ride, shop, and grow with a community that shares your passion for wakeboarding.

Screenshots

WakeCoaches3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: zRef at none against WakeCoaches's 2. zRef also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). WakeCoaches's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. WakeCoaches sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. zRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zRef ships an update every 2 months, WakeCoaches weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
zRef versus WakeCoaches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzRefWakeCoaches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRami SinnoWake Coaches LLC

In-app purchases

None

zRef

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WakeCoaches

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$39.001 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is zRef free?
zRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WakeCoaches free?
WakeCoaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do zRef or WakeCoaches have ads?
Neither zRef nor WakeCoaches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zRef or WakeCoaches?
zRef ships an update every 2 months, and WakeCoaches weekly. Most recently, zRef was updated on October 11, 2026 and WakeCoaches on October 12, 2026.

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