Comparison

ezReferee vs Cou'n'Timer

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

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About

ezReferee

Features
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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.

About

Cou'n'Timer

Manage match timing, scores, and breaks for sports like rugby and football. Optimized for Apple Watch, it offers real-time updates between devices, useful for referees, assistants, and coaches.

Highlights
  • Match timer and score control
  • Rugby, football, and general match modes
  • Water break and halftime management
  • Real-time iPhone/Apple Watch sync
  • Step count tracking via HealthKit
Features
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Cou’n’Timer is a scorekeeping and match timer app designed for referees in sports such as rugby and soccer. Manage match time, scores, Water Breaks (WBT), Half Time (HT), and match results with timelines—all through simple, intuitive controls. Optimized for Apple Watch, Cou’n’Timer gives you quick access to essential controls right on your wrist during a match. It also works as a standalone iPhone app, with an improved Game screen for managing and displaying match information. When used with a paired Apple Watch, match information is displayed on the iPhone in real time, making it useful for sharing updates with assistants, coaches, and spectators. Alternatively, an assistant can manage scores and match time from the iPhone, allowing the referee to focus on officiating. Key Features - Easily control the match timer and scores - Dedicated rugby and soccer modes - Touch and hold a scorecard to access rugby scoring options - Automatic Half Time and Water Break management - Game screen supporting standalone iPhone use - Automatic iPhone screen dimming when inactive - Step tracking on Apple Watch using HealthKit - Total step count displayed after each match - Real-time sharing of match information between iPhone and Apple Watch Please note: This app is designed exclusively for iPhone and Apple Watch. iPad and Mac are not supported. Purchase Information - Cou’n’Timer offers both an auto-renewable subscription and a lifetime license. - Subscription name: Cou’n’Timer Subscription - Subscription period: 2 months, automatically renewed - Subscription price: US$0.99 - Lifetime license: US$9.99, one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://lush-pulsar-8ad.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-23c475a0243980998881d98abf40eab4?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cou'n'Timer at Free against ezReferee's $3.99. Cou'n'Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). ezReferee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Cou'n'Timer is free to download; ezReferee costs $3.99 up front. Cou'n'Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. ezReferee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, Cou'n'Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
ezReferee versus Cou'n'Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezRefereeCou'n'Timer
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaker ASKenji Homma

In-app purchases

None

ezReferee

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cou'n'Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Two-Month Subscription2 Months trial$0.992 Months
One-time1
  • LifetimeLicense$9.99

Questions

Is ezReferee free?
ezReferee costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cou'n'Timer free?
Cou'n'Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ezReferee or Cou'n'Timer have ads?
Neither ezReferee nor Cou'n'Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezReferee or Cou'n'Timer?
ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, and Cou'n'Timer every 3 months. Most recently, ezReferee was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cou'n'Timer on October 28, 2026.

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