Comparison

World Rugby Switch vs Whystl

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

Head to head
About

World Rugby Switch

Features
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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.

About

Whystl

Features
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Whystl is the rugby referee's match companion for Apple Watch and iPhone. Run the game from your wrist, then keep a complete record of every match you officiate. ON THE WHISTLE • Match clock built for rugby — periods, half-time, and added time handled properly • Sin-bin timers that count down each carded player and buzz on expiry • Track scores, cards and substitutions as they happen • Law shot clock for conversions and penalties • Clear haptics for kick-off, time on/off and period end — so you can keep your eyes on the play • Records the match as a workout in Apple Health SET UP IN SECONDS • Save teams and kits and reuse them • Kick-off, ends and toss captured on a clean rugby pitch diagram • Suggests nearby teams and clubs so you're not scrolling • Set up on your phone and send it straight to your watch — or configure on the watch itself YOUR REFEREEING, TRACKED • Every match syncs between your iPhone and Apple Watch • Build up your match history, stats and achievements over the season • See your progress as a referee across the clubs and unions you officiate A COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • Add clubs, grounds and kits once and they're there next time • Help build an accurate shared directory for other referees PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with Apple — nothing else to remember • Your health and workout data stays on your device in Apple Health • No ads, no tracking, no data selling • Delete your account and data any time from the app Whystl is made by a referee, for referees. Have an idea or hit a problem? Send feedback right from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

World Rugby Switch4 screens
Whystl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: World Rugby Switch at none against Whystl's 1. World Rugby Switch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Whystl's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Whystl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. World Rugby Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Rugby Switch ships an update every 2 weeks, Whystl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
World Rugby Switch versus Whystl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Rugby SwitchWhystl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorld Rugby LimitedIain Downer

In-app purchases

None

World Rugby Switch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whystl

Subscriptions1
  • Whystl Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.491 Month

Questions

Is World Rugby Switch free?
World Rugby Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whystl free?
Whystl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do World Rugby Switch or Whystl have ads?
Neither World Rugby Switch nor Whystl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, World Rugby Switch or Whystl?
World Rugby Switch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whystl every 5 days. Most recently, World Rugby Switch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Whystl on October 24, 2026.

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