ezReferee vs HAI Bench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ezReferee
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Keep track of score, play time and player punishments. Made for handball referees by handball referees. * The app has three views * 1) Match view containing timer, score, team colors, starting team (ball shown), timestamp for last two goals registered for each team. 2) Punishment log, with a list for each team including timestamp for punishment, player number and type og punishment. 3) Register punishment, player number, team color, punishment type (button), previous punishments for current player. The app will not prevent you from registering more punishments than allowed (1 x yellow card, 3 x 2 min suspension, 1 x disqualification). Punishments for the bench should be attributed to player #0. * Before the match starts * 1) Select team colors by clicking the team on the score. 2) Assign team starting with the ball using long press on score-board. The ball will automatically flip to the other team for each period. The ball will be displayed on the score-board for the first ten seconds of each period. * To start the match * 1) Click the timer. Clock starts running, and timer goes green. * During the match * 1) Register a goal by clicking a team score on the score-board to register goal. The last two timestamps for goal for each team is displayed under the score-board. Success-sound can be prevented by disabling sound on the watch. 2) Remove a goal by swiping down on score board to remove last goal for that team. Alert-sound can be prevented by disabling sound on the watch. 3) Register a punishment by swiping up on score board to on the fouling players team (warning, 2 min, disqualification). You select player using the crown, and an "X" will be displayed for each existing punishment to this player under each category. 4) Timeout / stop timer by clicking the timer. Timer goes red, and you can adjust the timer using the crown. 5) Go to the next period by long-pressing the timer, and confirm. The period number is upped, timer is reset to "00:00", and ball is shown on the team that will start the next period (if starting team has been specified before the match). * After the match * 1) Swipe left to view match logg of punisments. This can be done at any time during the match as well. 2) Long-press on score board to reset match and prepare for the next.
HAI Bench
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Record and share key game moments in real time—straight from the stands to your coaching bench. Designed for sports teams that demand fast, on-the-fly video feedback, this tool instantly connects a recording device in the tribune to a playback device on the bench with a simple QR code scan. No cables, no complicated setups, and no internet needed during the match. Key Features: Live Match Recording: Capture critical video clips as the action unfolds. Instant Bench Delivery: Send key plays to coaches immediately for real-time tactical adjustments. One-Scan QR Pairing: Fast, effortless setup before kickoff. Offline Local Connection: Reliable performance with zero internet required once connected. Built for the Bench: Essential for coaches, analysts, and support staff looking for a competitive edge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HAI Bench at Free against ezReferee's $3.99. HAI Bench also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). ezReferee's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
HAI Bench is free to download; ezReferee costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, HAI Bench every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ezReferee | HAI Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imaker AS | Handball.ai OU |
In-app purchases
ezReferee
No in-app purchases
HAI Bench
No in-app purchases
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