Comparison

FencingRef vs Fencing Manager

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 Manager

This app provides comprehensive scorekeeping and coaching tools for fencing competitions. It supports various fencing disciplines and allows for detailed tracking of bouts and standings. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced coaching features and analytics.

Highlights
  • Scorekeeping for pools and eliminations
  • Direct elimination bout management
  • Team relay support
  • NCAA dual meet tracking
  • Bout detail and standings tracking
  • Exportable PDF scoresheets
  • Coaching Mode (with upgrade)
Features
Currently charting
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Fencing Manager brings fencing scorekeeping and coaching to iPhone. Run pools, direct elimination bouts, team relays, and NCAA dual meets, track bout details and standings, and export PDF scoresheets from one app. Built for épée, foil, sabre, and Para fencing workflows, Fencing Manager is designed for real competition and club use without requiring an account. Upgrade to Coaching Pro for Coaching Mode, roster and fencer profiles, scouting reports, comparison tools, and advanced analytics across sessions. Fencing Manager supports competition workflows, but it is not an official rulebook or governing-body app. Always verify the applicable rules for your event.

Screenshots

FencingRef4 screens
Fencing Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FencingRef at $1.99 against Fencing Manager's $9.99. FencingRef also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Fencing Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

FencingRef costs $1.99 and Fencing Manager $9.99 up front. Fencing Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FencingRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fencing Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of FencingRef's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fencing Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Fencing Manager every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FencingRef versus Fencing Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFencingRefFencing Manager
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike JaoudiDAMIEN SAMUEL LEHFELDT

Customer experience

FencingRef

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

Fencing Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FencingRef

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fencing Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Analytics Premier$9.991 Month
  • Analytics Premier Jährlich$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FencingRef free?
FencingRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fencing Manager free?
Fencing Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FencingRef or Fencing Manager?
Fencing Manager is rated higher. FencingRef averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fencing Manager averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do FencingRef or Fencing Manager have ads?
Neither FencingRef nor Fencing Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FencingRef or Fencing Manager?
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, and Fencing Manager every 5 days. Most recently, FencingRef was updated on October 12, 2026 and Fencing Manager on October 12, 2026.

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