Comparison

FencingRef vs Aramis

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

Aramis

Features
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Aramis Scoresheet is a clean, fast, offline scoresheet for fencing — designed for coaches, referees and parents who need to record bouts without fuss. FREE • Up to 2 pool sheets • Auto-ranking by victories & hit differential • Multilingual UI ARAMIS PREMIUM • Up to 5 pool sheets • Direct Elimination tableau, generated from the pool standings • Team matches with the official 9-bout relay order • Yearly subscription — $19.99 / year, auto-renewing • Lifetime — $24.99, one-time, never expires (promotion price in 2026) PRIVACY-FIRST Your match data never leaves your device. We do not run analytics, we do not have user accounts, and we do not sell anything about you. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. See the Privacy Policy at https://mestahh.net/aramis/privacy.html and the EULA at https://mestahh.net/aramis/support.html#terms. Questions or feedback? balazs.mester@gmail.com

Screenshots

FencingRef4 screens
Aramis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aramis at Free against FencingRef's $1.99. Aramis also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). FencingRef's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On 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

Aramis is free to download; FencingRef costs $1.99 up front. Aramis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FencingRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, Aramis every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FencingRef versus Aramis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFencingRefAramis
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike JaoudiBalazs Mester

In-app purchases

None

FencingRef

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aramis

Subscriptions2
  • Aramir Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$24.99

Questions

Is FencingRef free?
FencingRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aramis free?
Aramis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FencingRef or Aramis have ads?
Neither FencingRef nor Aramis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FencingRef or Aramis?
FencingRef ships an update every 2 months, and Aramis every 9 days. Most recently, FencingRef was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aramis on October 25, 2026.

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