Comparison

Referee Tools vs Hoop Timer

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

Head to head
About

Referee Tools

This app provides essential tools for referees, including a timer, whistle sounds, and penalty card displays. It supports various sports like soccer and rugby, with customizable options for countdowns, count-ups, and card colors.

Highlights
  • Adjustable timer (countdown/count up)
  • Multiple whistle sounds
  • Full-screen penalty card display
  • Customizable card colors
  • Sound alerts for countdown timer
Features
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Simple and easy-to-use referee tool app. It can be used when refereeing soccer, rugby, handball, etc. ● Basic functions 1. Timer function Tap the time to start the timer. If you want to stop it, tap it again. The timer can be set to “countdown” or “count up”. When "countdown" is selected, a sound can be played when the timer reaches zero. 2. Whistle Press the "Short", "Long", or “Twice” button to sound the whistle. If the whistle icon is held down, the whistle sound will play the entire time (up to approximately 30 seconds). 3. Penalty cards Tap a card to display it in full screen. In the initial display, "yellow card" and "red card" are shown, but other color cards can be displayed in the settings.

About

Hoop Timer

This app provides essential timers and score management tools for basketball games and practices. It features a main game timer, a 24-second shot clock with customizable presets, team foul tracking, and an intuitive score display. Easily manage ball possession and access rule presets for various leagues.

Highlights
  • Main game timer
  • 24-second shot clock
  • Team foul display
  • Score tracking
  • Ball possession indicator
  • One-tap rule presets
Features
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“Hoop Timer” is an all-in-one app offering the timers and score management you need for basketball games and practices. 【Main Features】 ■ Main Timer Set the game duration, then start/pause/reset as needed A buzzer sounds when time runs out, ensuring you never miss a critical play ■ Shot Clock (Sub Timer, 24-Second Timer) Manage the essential 24-second shot clock required in basketball Start and stop in sync with the main timer A distinct buzzer alerts you when the shot clock expires Includes a court-switch function 14-Second Reset? Built-in! → Flip on the 30-second shot clock by selecting NCAA (Men), or the 12-second clock by choosing 3x3 in Settings. ■ Team Foul Display Easily add or subtract each team’s foul count (0–5) Reset fouls each quarter with a dedicated button Swap Home and Away with a single tap Ball possession automatically switches when sides are exchanged for added convenience ■ Score Display One-tap scoring for both Home and Away teams (+1, +2, +3, -1) Keep track of points accurately to ensure smooth gameplay ■ Ball Possession Indicator Instantly see which team has possession at a glance Switch possession with a simple tap ■One-Tap Rule Presets<New in v3.0 > Pick NBA, FIBA, NCAA (Men), or 3x3. Set it in Settings and your timers auto-configure—game-ready in a tap! 【Operation / UI & UXRecommended For】 Large buttons and text make it easy to operate from courtside A simple, intuitive interface suitable for beginners, coaches, and everyone in between 【Recommended For】 Coaches and team managers who want an easy way to manage basketball games Anyone looking to smartly track scores and time in practice games, street basketball, or 3-on-3 Players and referees who prefer a straightforward approach to thoroughly manage basketball rules 【Technical & Other Details】 Built with the latest SwiftUI for smooth performance and beautiful animations Stable performance powered by ObservableObject state management Compatible with both iPhone and iPad for a comfortable experience on any screen size Download “Hoop Timer” now and make your basketball games and practices run more smoothly!

Screenshots

Referee Tools4 screens
Hoop Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoop Timer at none against Referee Tools's 2. Hoop Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Referee Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. Referee Tools sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hoop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Referee Tools ships an update every 6 months, Hoop Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Referee Tools versus Hoop Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferee ToolsHoop Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOYusuke Kiyoi

Customer experience

Referee Tools

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

Hoop Timer

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Referee Tools

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

Hoop Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Referee Tools free?
Referee Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoop Timer free?
Hoop Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Referee Tools or Hoop Timer have ads?
Referee Tools shows ads; Hoop Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Referee Tools or Hoop Timer?
Referee Tools ships an update every 6 months, and Hoop Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Referee Tools was updated on August 14, 2026 and Hoop Timer on June 11, 2026.

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