Comparison

iRefFoos vs ELO Rankings

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iRefFoos

This app analyzes foosball matches to reveal opponent patterns and tendencies. It offers tools for live refereeing, smart practice, and in-depth match review, helping players improve their game.

Highlights
  • Possession pattern analysis
  • Instant match moment review
  • Imported match footage analysis
  • Structured training challenges
  • ITSF shot clocks
  • Hands-free referee controls
  • VAR recording
Features
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iRefFoos – Find the Tells Foosball players are constantly searching for tells — the small habits and patterns that reveal how an opponent plays. Until now, discovering those tells relied on instinct and years of experience. iRefFoos changes that. Built by Pro-Master player Eric Dunn, iRefFoos analyzes matches, reveals possession patterns, and lets players instantly review key moments so they can understand what’s really happening on the table. FIND THE TELLS Detailed possession timelines and visual bar charts reveal patterns that are difficult to see during live play. Spot tendencies, passing patterns, and defensive habits players rely on to gain an edge. REVIEW THE MOMENT Record your match and instantly jump to the possessions you want to study — even while the match is still being played. Get the information you need when it matters most. ANALYZE ANY GAME Import match footage and process it with Auto-Timer to generate full possession timelines and statistics — just like a live game. TRAIN THE RIGHT HABITS The Training Center uses structured challenges designed to build consistency, timing, and the habits the best players use to reach the highest levels. Whether you're competing in weekly events, studying tournament footage, or practicing for the next level, iRefFoos helps you see the game differently. Each session begins by choosing how you want to foos: Referee, Practice, Compete, Stream/Share, or Fun Mode — and the app configures itself instantly. REFEREE Run matches confidently without taking your eyes off the table. • ITSF shot clocks with tenth-second precision • Reset → Warning → Technical progression • Score tracking, timeouts, and serve indicator • Hands-free controls using volume buttons • Customizable layout and automatic game recovery • Track jars across an entire match. VAR Recording lets you review key moments if a call is questioned. Remote Viewing shares scores and timers via QR code so spectators can follow along. PRACTICE Train smarter. Auto-Timer detects the ball with your camera and automatically starts the correct shot clock. Practice mode includes zone highlighting, audio cues, and countdown alerts to help players master tournament timing. Training Center (Premium) provides structured challenges that track every attempt so you can see real progress over time. Modeled specially after the practice games and techniques pro-master players use to reach the highest level. COMPETE Turn your phone into a personal foosball coach. Auto-Timer records games and generates detailed statistics including possession charts and zone success rates. Between games or timeouts you can quickly review video clips, analyze defenses, and identify patterns that help you mid-game. HIGHLIGHTS & MATCH REVIEW Create highlight reels automatically from goals and passes, or mark moments manually while reviewing recordings. Import existing match videos to generate full timelines and possession statistics. STREAM & SHARE Share live match statistics with spectators using a QR code. Display stats on a TV via AirPlay/HDMI or stream with your favorite broadcasting app. Remote Control allows a second device to manage scores, matches, and highlights from a phone or web browser. FUN MODE Perfect for clubs and youth groups. Players connect on their own device and earn badges for passes, shots, blocks, streaks, and milestones — no accounts required. FREE vs PREMIUM Free • Referee timing tools • VAR recording and sharing • Auto-Timer practice mode • Highlight reel creation • Game playback and camera roll saves • Training Center demo • Fun Mode Premium • Training Center challenges • Quick Jump match review filters • Video analysis statistics • Automatic highlight reels for streams Whether you're learning the game, refereeing, or competing at the highest level, iRefFoos helps you see foosball like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ELO Rankings

This app helps you create and manage competitive rankings for any game or sport. It uses the ELO rating system to accurately reflect player skill based on match outcomes. Easily invite participants and track results to see who truly reigns supreme.

Highlights
  • ELO rating system for accurate skill assessment
  • Create custom rankings for any game or sport
  • Invite players via QR code or link
  • Record match results quickly
  • View player stats and match history
  • Admin controls for managing rankings
Features
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Who's best at table tennis at work? The family chess champion? Your crew's football video game king? ELO Rankings gives you the answer. The ELO system is used officially in international chess and is built to rank players fairly over time. What counts most is who you beat, not how much you play. Beat someone better than you and you climb more. Lose to someone weaker and you drop more. Create a scoreboard in seconds. Share a QR code or link, and players land right in the scoreboard. Log a match in seconds. Pick the players, tap the winner, done. Tap a player to see detailed stats. As the owner, you control who can log matches: just you, everyone, or selected players. Every scoreboard has its own chat, so you can plan the next session and talk through the matches. Turn on notifications to keep up with what's happening. Start locally with guest players. Sign in whenever you want to sync across devices and invite others. Free. No ads. Works for table tennis, chess, pool, football video games, tennis, badminton, darts, foosball, board games, and pretty much anything else you compete in.

Screenshots

iRefFoos4 screens
ELO Rankings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELO Rankings at none against iRefFoos's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. iRefFoos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ELO Rankings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iRefFoos against 5.0 for ELO Rankings. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRefFoos ships an update every 3 weeks, ELO Rankings every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iRefFoos versus ELO Rankings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRefFoosELO Rankings
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DunnOLE HENRIK ESPELAND

Customer experience

iRefFoos

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ELO Rankings

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iRefFoos

Subscriptions2
  • iRefFoos Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • iRefFoos Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

ELO Rankings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRefFoos free?
iRefFoos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ELO Rankings free?
ELO Rankings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRefFoos or ELO Rankings?
iRefFoos and ELO Rankings are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do iRefFoos or ELO Rankings have ads?
Neither iRefFoos nor ELO Rankings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRefFoos or ELO Rankings?
iRefFoos ships an update every 3 weeks, and ELO Rankings every 5 weeks. Most recently, iRefFoos was updated on September 7, 2026 and ELO Rankings on September 20, 2026.

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