Comparison

FencingRef vs Super Fencing System

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Super Fencing System

This app provides a wireless video replay system for fencing training and refereeing, making advanced replay technology accessible on mobile devices. It allows users to record bouts, generate replays, and analyze them with various playback controls.

Highlights
  • Wireless connection to scoring machines
  • Record fencing bouts
  • Automatic replay generation
  • Filter replays by touch type and bout events
  • Playback rate and zoom controls
  • Save replay clips and full bout videos
  • Scoreboard overlay
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Super Fencing System (SFS) is a video replay app (système de vidéo-arbitrage) designed for fencing training and refereeing. SFS incorporates a sophisticated wireless replay system into an easy-to-use app format. As SFS only requires an iPad or iPhone, the financial and technical restrictions that have traditionally limited fencing video replay to a select number of clubs and large tournaments is eliminated.  With SFS, every fencer can enjoy the benefits of video replay! Features: • Wirelessly connect to scoring machines via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Record fencing bout with external (UVC) or device camera • Automatically generate and view fencing replays • Filter replays by foil, épée, sabre, touch, timer halt, timer start, timer halt & touch, and touch type (red, green, white) • Controls for playback rate, zoom, looping, frame advance, pan, and replay duration • Configure capture device, resolution, sound recording, and frame rate • Scoreboard overlay shows weapon, score, time, running status, period, lamps, priority, cards, and p-cards • Save individual replay clips or concatenated full bout videos, with scoreboard overlay baked-in, to device photo library • Manual replay trigger options • Repeater mode for displaying machine lights in a large scoreboard format • Self-scoring with EnPointe Display Set via weapon-lamé grounding • Self-start via fencer pose detection Compatible Scoring Machine Protocols: • CYRANO (UDP) • Skewered (BLE) • RS422-FPA (UDP) • RS422-FPA (DE-9) [Requires SFS-Link-FPA BLE Adapter] • EnPointe (BLE) • Favero (BLE) • Favero Serial (RJ11) [Requires SFS-Link BLE Adapter] Compatible Fencing Scoring Machines: • Atlas • EnPointe Display Set • Skewered Scoring Box (SKF-B1) • Favero FA-01 • Favero FA-05 • Favero FA-07 • Favero FA-15 • Second Intention Software and Design VSM • Allstar FMA21 • Allstar FMA03 • Inspiration Point SM-Top • Absolute Fencing Gear 'World Series' • Escrime Technologies / St. George SG31 • Escrime Technologies / St. George SG21 • Escrime Technologies / St. George SG12

Screenshots

FencingRef4 screens
Super Fencing System1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Super Fencing System at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. Super Fencing System also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). FencingRef's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Super Fencing System is free to download; FencingRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Super Fencing System holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Super Fencing System every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FencingRef versus Super Fencing System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFencingRefSuper Fencing System
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike JaoudiJacob Golson

Customer experience

FencingRef

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.5%

Super Fencing System

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FencingRef

No in-app purchases

None

Super Fencing System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FencingRef free?
FencingRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super Fencing System free?
Super Fencing System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FencingRef or Super Fencing System?
Super Fencing System is rated higher. FencingRef averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Super Fencing System averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do FencingRef or Super Fencing System have ads?
Neither FencingRef nor Super Fencing System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FencingRef or Super Fencing System?
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, and Super Fencing System every 8 days. Most recently, FencingRef was updated on October 12, 2026 and Super Fencing System on September 30, 2026.

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