Comparison

ezReferee vs MatchTimer Pro

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

MatchTimer Pro

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Never miss a crucial moment again! MatchTimer is the professional sports timing app designed for referees, coaches, and sports enthusiasts who demand precision and reliability. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS Perfect for football, basketball, and any sport that requires precise timing. Whether you're officiating kids' matches or professional games, MatchTimer delivers the accuracy you need when it matters most. SMART ALERTS THAT WORK • Multiple customizable alerts - Set warnings, half-time, full-time, and more • Never silent - Alerts bypass your phone's mute switch for guaranteed notifications • Visual + haptic feedback - Screen flashes and vibrations ensure you never miss an alert • Intelligent timing - Precision countdown with real-time progress tracking SEAMLESS APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION • Perfect synchronization between iPhone and Apple Watch • Independent operation - Use either device or both simultaneously • Instant feedback - Strong haptic alerts directly on your wrist • Background operation - Timer continues even when the Watch screen is off READY-TO-USE PRESETS • Kids Football (15 min) - Perfect for youth leagues • Adult Football (90 min) - Professional match timing • Basketball Quarter (12 min) - Court-ready precision • Create unlimited custom timers with MatchTimer Pro FEATURES THAT MATTER • Focus Mode detection - Automatic alerts when Do Not Disturb is active • Multilingual support - Available in 14 languages worldwide • Beautiful, intuitive interface - Easy to use under pressure • Pause & resume - Full timer control with sync across devices • No internet required - Works perfectly offline MATCHIMER PRO Unlock unlimited custom timers, advanced editing features, and premium customization options to create the perfect timing setup for any sport or activity. TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS Join thousands of referees, coaches, and sports officials who rely on MatchTimer for accurate, reliable match timing. Don't let poor timing ruin the game - upgrade to MatchTimer today! Download now and take control of time on the field! ---- You can support our development by subscribing to the Premium subscription, which enables you to create more custom timers and enables us to continue our development.  Default Apple EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) applies Data privacy statement: https://www.at2-software.com/dataprivacy.matchtimer.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MatchTimer Pro at Free against ezReferee's $3.99. MatchTimer Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). ezReferee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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

MatchTimer Pro is free to download; ezReferee costs $3.99 up front. MatchTimer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ezReferee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, MatchTimer Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ezReferee versus MatchTimer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezRefereeMatchTimer Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaker ASat2 GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ezReferee

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MatchTimer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • MatchTimer Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is ezReferee free?
ezReferee costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatchTimer Pro free?
MatchTimer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ezReferee or MatchTimer Pro have ads?
Neither ezReferee nor MatchTimer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezReferee or MatchTimer Pro?
ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, and MatchTimer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, ezReferee was updated on October 7, 2026 and MatchTimer Pro on October 8, 2026.

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