Cup Archive Plus vs RefKick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cup Archive Plus
Access comprehensive historical data for all soccer World Cups from 1930 to 2010. Discover team and player statistics, game details, and referee information. Find answers to all your World Cup trivia questions.
- Extensive data for 19 World Cups (1930-2010)
- Detailed game information (lineups, goals, cards)
- Comprehensive team and player statistics
- Referee match data
- No advertisements
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Cup Archive provides detailed historical data of all soccer world cups. Which team was the winner of the world cup in 2010? How many goals did Ronaldo score in world cup matches and which country has won the most world cups so far? You will find the answers to these questions and a lot more information in Cup Archive. Features include: • Absolutely no ads • Extensive data for all 19 soccer world cups from 1930 to 2010 • Details of all games (including lineups, goals, cards, statistics, referees) • Details of all teams (including group tables, games, squads, awards) • Details of all players (including goals, games, cards, world cups, awards) • Details of all referees (including refereed matches, cards) • A total of 2208 goals in 772 games, 6908 players in 393 teams, 629 referees, 2092 yellow/red cards • ...and much more
RefKick
This professional tool helps football referees manage matches efficiently by tracking time, scores, and disciplinary actions. It supports multi-referee collaboration and provides detailed match timelines and running heatmaps for post-match analysis. Designed for ease of use on Apple Watch and iPhone, it ensures reliable officiating.
- Match timing with added time calculation
- Score tracking with goal cancellation
- Disciplinary recording (yellow/red cards)
- Multi-device integration for referee roles
- Automatic match event timeline generation
- Running heatmap visualization
- Apple Watch optimized interface
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RefKick — A Match Tool for Football Referees RefKick is a professional match control application designed specifically for football referees. It helps referees efficiently manage time, scores, and disciplinary events during matches and supports multi-referee collaboration. With simplicity and reliability as its core design philosophy, RefKick emphasizes fast interaction and clear presentation, making it an ideal officiating tool on the field. Match Timing: Start, pause, and resume match time Clear display of minutes and seconds Automatic management of pauses and added time Haptic feedback for key match events Suitable for halftime and full-time control Score Tracking: Records home and away team goals Supports goal cancellation to avoid recording errors One-click operation to reduce distraction Clear visual confirmation for every operation Disciplinary Recording: Instantly records yellow and red cards Supports reversing incorrect calls Clear color differentiation for quick identification Strong haptic feedback to prevent accidental operation Multi-device Integration: Supports referee, assistant referee, and fourth official roles Real-time synchronization of match status across multiple devices Showcase of linesman flag via Apple Watch Vibration alerts the referee Improves collaboration efficiency and reduces verbal and visual communication costs Match Timeline: Automatically generates a complete match event timeline Clearly records key moments such as goals, yellow cards, and red cards Quickly review the match afterward Provides reliable data for debriefing and recording Running Heatmap: Records the referee's running trajectory based on the match process Visualizes on-field activity heatmaps Helps referees analyze positioning and coverage Provides reference for fitness management and officiating improvement Designed specifically for Apple Watch: Optimized for smaller screens Large buttons, operable even with gloves High-contrast dark interface, adaptable to the stadium environment Minimalist navigation, focused on match usage scenarios Companion App for iPhone: Provides complete match control and viewing functions For pre-match settings, post-match review, and data viewing View running heatmaps and heart rate graphs after the match to help you plan your fitness effectively Seamless integration with Apple Watch for a consistent experience Sports data synced to Health, making every workout traceable Privacy and Reliability: No account registration required No ads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RefKick at Free against Cup Archive Plus's $0.99. RefKick also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
RefKick is free to download; Cup Archive Plus costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cup Archive Plus ships an update every 3 months, RefKick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cup Archive Plus | RefKick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bottled Software GmbH | 千淞 颜 |
Customer experience
Cup Archive Plus
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In-app purchases
Cup Archive Plus
No in-app purchases
RefKick
No in-app purchases
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