Comparison

FencingRef vs Fencing Helper

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

Fencing Helper

Enhance your fencing tournament experience with real-time score tracking and bout management. View upcoming matches, access membership details, and monitor your progress. Future updates will include bout recording and predicted rating displays.

Highlights
  • Real-time score tracking
  • Pool score management
  • Passed bout tracking
  • Membership and rating access
  • View next match information
  • Upcoming bout recording
Read full description

The improved fencing tournament experience! Access FencingTimeLive scores from a native, beautiful app. Keep track of pool scores, keep track of passed bouts, access memberships and ratings, see your next match before tableau is posted, and more! Coming soon: recording bouts in-app, displaying possible ratings earned before the end of the event, and more. This app is not affiliated with FencingTimeLive nor FencingTimeLive.com.

Screenshots

FencingRef4 screens
Fencing Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fencing Helper at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. Fencing Helper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). FencingRef's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). 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

Fencing Helper 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

Fencing Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of FencingRef's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fencing Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Fencing Helper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FencingRef versus Fencing Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFencingRefFencing Helper
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike JaoudiMin Jeong Henry

Customer experience

FencingRef

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

Fencing Helper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FencingRef

No in-app purchases

None

Fencing Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FencingRef free?
FencingRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fencing Helper free?
Fencing Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FencingRef or Fencing Helper?
Fencing Helper is rated higher. FencingRef averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fencing Helper averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FencingRef or Fencing Helper have ads?
Neither FencingRef nor Fencing Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FencingRef or Fencing Helper?
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, and Fencing Helper every 3 weeks. Most recently, FencingRef was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fencing Helper on August 4, 2026.

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