Comparison

FencingRef vs Clawer

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

Clawer

Features
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Our app is designed to help fencing clubs stay organized, keep fencers engaged, and improve overall performance. With a variety of features, you can manage your club more efficiently while providing your athletes with valuable insights and updates. With Clawer, you can seamlessly set up various types of fencing competitions. Poules, direct eliminations, team events, and even casual bouts through the free fencing feature. Results are displayed in real-time, ensuring that coaches, fencers, and parents stay informed throughout the competition in the club. After each event, fencers receive detailed performance statistics, offering insights into their short, medium, and long-term progress. This means you can track your improvement over a week, a month, or even the entire season. By analyzing these results, coaches and fencers can make data-driven decisions to enhance training plans and performance strategies. Whether you’re a coach managing a club, a fencer striving for personal bests, or a parent supporting your athlete, Clawer is your go-to tool for mastering the art of fencing.

Screenshots

FencingRef4 screens
Clawer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clawer at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. FencingRef's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Clawer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FencingRef versus Clawer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFencingRefClawer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike JaoudiAron Friedrich

In-app purchases

None

FencingRef

No in-app purchases

None

Clawer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FencingRef free?
FencingRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clawer free?
Clawer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FencingRef or Clawer have ads?
Neither FencingRef nor Clawer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FencingRef or Clawer?
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, and Clawer monthly. Most recently, FencingRef was updated on October 12, 2026 and Clawer on October 7, 2026.

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