Comparison

Bosco Stats vs Better Rugby Ref V2

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

Head to head
About

Bosco Stats

Features
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Track any basketball game with incredible ease.

About

Better Rugby Ref V2

This app helps rugby referees manage matches with an Apple Watch companion. Configure game settings, track events, and generate detailed match summaries for professional reporting.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable match settings
  • 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby support
  • Detailed match summaries
  • Professional reporting
  • Match history and export
  • Sin bin and kick timer settings
Features
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Better RUGBY REFEREE MASTER & WATCH APP The ultimate companion app for rugby referees using Apple Watch. Configure match settings on iPhone, referee on Apple Watch, and receive comprehensive match summaries with email capability. KEY FEATURES: APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION • Send complete match setup to Apple Watch • Configure teams, colors, and custom durations • Receive completed match data from Watch • Seamless two-way communication MATCH MANAGEMENT • Support for 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby formats • Fully customizable match durations • Custom sin bin durations (2-20 minutes) • Adjustable kick timer settings • Half-time break configuration PROFESSIONAL REPORTING • Receive detailed match data from Watch • View complete event timeline • Email match summaries with all events • Scoring breakdown included • Card information with timestamps MATCH HISTORY • Save all completed matches locally • View past match details • Email previous match summaries • Export match data as JSON • Swipe to delete old matches WATCH APP FEATURES (Companion) • Extended 1-hour runtime session • Background sin bin notifications • Smart cross-half yellow card tracking • Automatic kick timer after tries • Real-time half-time break countdown • Manual match progression controls DUAL APP SYSTEM This Master app works alongside the separate "Rugby Referee Game" app (v1.1.0). Use the Master app to configure and sync with Watch, or launch the Game app for full iPhone refereeing experience. SUPPORTED FORMATS: • 15s Rugby: 40-minute halves, 10-minute sin bins • 10s Rugby: 10-minute halves, 5-minute sin bins • 7s Rugby: 7-minute halves, 2-minute sin bins • Custom: Configure any duration combination REQUIREMENTS: • Apple Watch (watchOS 9.0+) • iPhone (iOS 16.0+) • Email configured on device for summaries • Optional: Rugby Referee Game app for iPhone matches Perfect for professional referees, amateur leagues, school matches, and tournament organizers. Get accurate timing, smart alerts, and professional match documentation.

Screenshots

Bosco Stats3 screens
Better Rugby Ref V23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bosco Stats at Free against Better Rugby Ref V2's $4.99. Bosco Stats also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Better Rugby Ref V2's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Bosco Stats is free to download; Better Rugby Ref V2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosco Stats ships an update every 3 weeks, Better Rugby Ref V2 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bosco Stats versus Better Rugby Ref V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosco StatsBetter Rugby Ref V2
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrippieJeffrey Mark Shapiro

In-app purchases

None

Bosco Stats

No in-app purchases

None

Better Rugby Ref V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosco Stats free?
Bosco Stats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Rugby Ref V2 free?
Better Rugby Ref V2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bosco Stats or Better Rugby Ref V2 have ads?
Neither Bosco Stats nor Better Rugby Ref V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosco Stats or Better Rugby Ref V2?
Bosco Stats ships an update every 3 weeks, and Better Rugby Ref V2 daily. Most recently, Bosco Stats was updated on November 3, 2026 and Better Rugby Ref V2 on November 5, 2026.

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