Comparison

ezReferee vs Whistle Pro

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

Head to head
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

Whistle Pro

This app helps referees manage matches efficiently. It offers on-field tools like timers and scorekeeping, and off-field features for reviewing, reporting, and expense tracking. Premium features unlock advanced management capabilities for a comprehensive refereeing experience.

Highlights
  • On-field timer and scorekeeping
  • Player and card tracking
  • Match report export (PDF/CSV)
  • Expense management
  • Automatic match import
  • Apple Health and GPS integration (Premium)
Features
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Whistle Pro streamlines match management so you can stay focused on what matters most: refereeing with precision and confidence. Your Apple Watch becomes your on-field partner: timer, score, cards, player numbers, and match events, all right on your wrist. Your iPhone takes over off the field: prepare matches, manage lineups, review detailed reports, track expenses and statistics, and synchronize with Spordle. On the field • Smart timer with pause management • Goal, card, and player number tracking • Full support for overtime and shootouts • End-of-period pre-alert • Match pauses for injuries or substitutions • Detailed match sheet ready to export as PDF • Futsal mode with accumulated fouls • Synchronization between Apple Watch and iPhone Spordle integration • Direct import of your Spordle assignments • Import teams, fields, and match officials • Import and validate team lineups • Manage players, staff members, and jersey numbers • Support for affiliate players and multiple roles • Send lineups and match events back to Spordle • Upload PDF match sheets to Spordle After the match • Full match reports available on Apple Watch and iPhone • Batch CSV/Excel export with filters and statistics • Match history and results • Detailed PDF match reports Expense management • Track equipment, meals, travel, and other expenses • Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly recurring expenses • Detailed CSV/Excel exports • Automatic calculation of yearly totals Whistle Pro Premium Unlock the complete toolkit for referees who want to manage their season more efficiently: • Category management • Field and Home Location management with distance calculation • Spordle integration and external calendar imports • Apple Health data and GPS tracking • Plan more than 3 upcoming matches • Export matches in CSV format • Export individual matches as PDF • Edit teams and manage lineups Whistle Pro supports your workflow before, during, and after every match, directly from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Whistle Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whistle Pro at Free against ezReferee's $3.99. Whistle Pro also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). ezReferee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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

Whistle Pro is free to download; ezReferee costs $3.99 up front. Whistle Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ezReferee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, Whistle Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ezReferee versus Whistle Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezRefereeWhistle Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaker ASFrancis Lefebvre

In-app purchases

None

ezReferee

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Whistle Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Integrate$0.99

Questions

Is ezReferee free?
ezReferee costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whistle Pro free?
Whistle Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ezReferee or Whistle Pro have ads?
Neither ezReferee nor Whistle Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezReferee or Whistle Pro?
ezReferee ships an update every 7 months, and Whistle Pro every 9 days. Most recently, ezReferee was updated on October 7, 2026 and Whistle Pro on October 10, 2026.

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