FencingRef vs Touch by Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FencingRef
This app simplifies fencing refereeing and pool sheet recording. It automatically calculates scores, penalties, and rankings for bouts with 4-8 participants. Manage tournament details, edit scores, and share results electronically, all from your device.
- Track pools of 4-8 fencers
- Automatic score and penalty calculation
- Save multiple pools and tournament info
- Edit scores after bouts
- Email pool results
- Multi-language support
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FencingRef is the easiest way to record a pool sheet or referee a bout. Your fencing needs are in the palm of your hand. FencingRef can track a pool of four to eight people. The app presents you with all of the information you could need. The app automatically calculates scores and penalties. It is quick, efficient and paperless. FencingRef contains the best fencing score keeper in a hand held device. It is accessible to everyone and all of the information is presented in a clean and organized fashion. For those who wish to dive deeper into the timer, the timer can record specific penalties, assign priority, give an injury break, etc. Popular Features Include: -Track a pool of 4 to 8 fencers. -Save multiple pools -Save info about the pool and tournament, e.g, Tournament and Event Name, Referee’s Name, Pool Number, etc. -Victories, Touches Sent, Touches Received, Indicator, and Place are all calculated instantly and automatically -Edit scores after a bout has been fenced -E-Mail pool results -Tap anywhere on the screen to stop the timer -Red cards automatically add a point for the opponent -Available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Danish and Swedish -And much more FencingRef is a perfect way to assist in refereeing a Fencing match but is also useful in recording information from a pool that you are participating in. It is useful for a club practice where you want to organize a pool without the hassle. FencingRef is always being updated and expanded based on the needs of the fencing community. The app was created for you and I want to hear how you want to make it better. I would love to hear any comments, questions, complaints or suggestions. E-mail me at: support@fencingref.com or visit our website at http://www.fencingref.com
Touch by Touch
This app allows users to track fencing bout scores and penalties in real-time. It provides fans and family with live updates on each touch scored, bringing modern technology to traditional fencing scorekeeping.
- Real-time bout scores
- Penalty logging
- Touch logging
- Tap-based controls
- High school team support
- Dual meet tracking
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Take fencing score-keeping to the next level by using TbT! Provide fencers' fans, friends, and family with real-time, in-the moment action, wherever they are. They can follow along as each touch is scored. The Touch by Touch High School Fencing app redefines score-keeping, making the shift from old school fencing practices to innovative technology. Available now: - Real-time bout scores & cards - Log of touches and penalties - Tap based controls - High School teams and dual meets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Touch by Touch at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. Touch by Touch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). FencingRef's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Touch by Touch is free to download; FencingRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Touch by Touch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of FencingRef's written reviews are positive against 100% of Touch by Touch's.
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Touch by Touch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FencingRef | Touch by Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Jaoudi | Red Panda Fencing Inc |
Customer experience
FencingRef
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In-app purchases
FencingRef
No in-app purchases
Touch by Touch
No in-app purchases
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