# LaxRef vs Penalty Box Timer

The clearest difference is price: Penalty Box Timer at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. Penalty Box Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Penalty Box Timer is free to download; LaxRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LaxRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaxRef | Penalty Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxref/id6448393531/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-box-timer/id6461521489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684325438) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### LaxRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxref/id6448393531)

This app helps lacrosse officials and table personnel manage live game statistics, including scores and penalties. It features an optional large-font timer and syncs with a companion watch app to keep everyone updated. Eliminate the need for separate game cards with this integrated solution.

**Highlights:** Live game statistics tracking, Penalty management, Optional large-font timer, Watch and iPhone app sync, Digital game card replacement

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Penalty Box Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-box-timer/id6461521489)

This sports app helps manage penalties during games. It tracks player time in the penalty box and keeps score, acting as a digital scoreboard and power play tool for officials and coaches.

**Highlights:** Penalty box tracking, Game score tracking, Power play timer, Digital scoreboard, Sports management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaxRef free?

LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Penalty Box Timer free?

Penalty Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LaxRef or Penalty Box Timer?

LaxRef is rated higher. LaxRef averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Penalty Box Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LaxRef or Penalty Box Timer have ads?

Neither LaxRef nor Penalty Box Timer shows ads.

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