FencingRef vs FencingVision
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
FencingVision
Analyze your fencing matches by uploading videos. The app detects your movements and identifies the moves you performed, helping you improve your skills and reach your full potential.
- Video upload for match analysis
- Movement detection
- Move identification
- Skill maximization
- Practice enhancement
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Fencing Vision is a app built for fencers who want to get the most out of their practice. Using this app, you can upload a video of a fencing match that you had, and the app will analyze your movements and detect what moves you did during your fencing battle. Maximize your potential with this app as your handy guide to help you become the best you can possibly be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FencingVision at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. FencingVision also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). FencingRef's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). 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
FencingVision is free to download; FencingRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FencingRef holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of FencingRef's written reviews are positive against 50% of FencingVision's.
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, FencingVision fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FencingRef | FencingVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Jaoudi | Coding Minds, Inc. |
Customer experience
FencingRef
FencingVision
In-app purchases
FencingRef
No in-app purchases
FencingVision
No in-app purchases









