World Rugby Switch vs RefsWatch Dev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
World Rugby Switch
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The World Switch App allows team managers and officials to record their rugby match and correctly apply the requirements of Law 3. The app can be used to record, substitutes (temporary and permanent), disciplinary actions and scores to keep a full record of the game. Functionality to allow for different sized squads, application of HIA and rolling subs is all programmed into the app.
RefsWatch Dev
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Companion app for use by team managers or referees and their assistants for recording a rugby game. The game can be displayed on a pitchside screen, publicly via the internet or by users of the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: World Rugby Switch at every 3 weeks against RefsWatch Dev's every 4 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
World Rugby Switch ships an update every 3 weeks, RefsWatch Dev every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | World Rugby Switch | RefsWatch Dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | World Rugby Limited | Mac Beagan |
In-app purchases
World Rugby Switch
No in-app purchases
RefsWatch Dev
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is World Rugby Switch free?
Is RefsWatch Dev free?
Do World Rugby Switch or RefsWatch Dev have ads?
Which is updated more often, World Rugby Switch or RefsWatch Dev?
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