LaxRef vs Possess the Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LaxRef
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.
- Live game statistics tracking
- Penalty management
- Optional large-font timer
- Watch and iPhone app sync
- Digital game card replacement
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Watch App for Lacrosse Officials, Phone App for Table Personnel. Keep score, penalties, and other live game statistics. An optional timer is also available when needed (big font size!). No need to use a separate game card. An iPhone app that syncs with the watch, so the table and referee are always in sync with score, penalties and game timer. A labor of love for our dedicated group.
Possess the Ball
This app allows coaches and players to meticulously track soccer game statistics. It records goals, shots, fouls, and ball possession, providing valuable insights for player development and team strategy. Designed for all levels, from youth to professional play.
- Track ball possession
- Record goals and shots
- Monitor fouls
- Analyze game statistics
- Designed for coaches and players
- Supports youth to pro levels
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A mobile app for tracking ball possession and other game stats. Built by coaches and players. Track goals, shots, shots on target, possession, fouls and more. From youth to pro, data is critical to understanding failure and success. Tracking and measuring progress is crucial to development. Possess the Ball is the beautiful, simple, soccer-stats tracking app you expect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Possess the Ball at every 2 days against LaxRef's every 9 days. Possess the Ball also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
LaxRef costs $1.99 and Possess the Ball $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LaxRef against 5.0 for Possess the Ball. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, Possess the Ball every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaxRef | Possess the Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Peterson | lale.io LLC |
Customer experience
LaxRef
Possess the Ball
In-app purchases
LaxRef
No in-app purchases
Possess the Ball
No in-app purchases
