Comparison

LaxRef vs Better Rugby Ref V2

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

Head to head
About

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 data between watch and phone apps to keep everyone updated.

Highlights
  • Live game statistics tracking
  • Penalty management
  • Optional large-font timer
  • Watch and phone app synchronization
  • Digital game card replacement
Features
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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.

About

Better Rugby Ref V2

This app helps rugby referees manage matches with an Apple Watch companion. Configure game settings, track events, and generate detailed match summaries for professional reporting.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable match settings
  • 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby support
  • Detailed match summaries
  • Professional reporting
  • Match history and export
  • Sin bin and kick timer settings
Features
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Better RUGBY REFEREE MASTER & WATCH APP The ultimate companion app for rugby referees using Apple Watch. Configure match settings on iPhone, referee on Apple Watch, and receive comprehensive match summaries with email capability. KEY FEATURES: APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION • Send complete match setup to Apple Watch • Configure teams, colors, and custom durations • Receive completed match data from Watch • Seamless two-way communication MATCH MANAGEMENT • Support for 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby formats • Fully customizable match durations • Custom sin bin durations (2-20 minutes) • Adjustable kick timer settings • Half-time break configuration PROFESSIONAL REPORTING • Receive detailed match data from Watch • View complete event timeline • Email match summaries with all events • Scoring breakdown included • Card information with timestamps MATCH HISTORY • Save all completed matches locally • View past match details • Email previous match summaries • Export match data as JSON • Swipe to delete old matches WATCH APP FEATURES (Companion) • Extended 1-hour runtime session • Background sin bin notifications • Smart cross-half yellow card tracking • Automatic kick timer after tries • Real-time half-time break countdown • Manual match progression controls DUAL APP SYSTEM This Master app works alongside the separate "Rugby Referee Game" app (v1.1.0). Use the Master app to configure and sync with Watch, or launch the Game app for full iPhone refereeing experience. SUPPORTED FORMATS: • 15s Rugby: 40-minute halves, 10-minute sin bins • 10s Rugby: 10-minute halves, 5-minute sin bins • 7s Rugby: 7-minute halves, 2-minute sin bins • Custom: Configure any duration combination REQUIREMENTS: • Apple Watch (watchOS 9.0+) • iPhone (iOS 16.0+) • Email configured on device for summaries • Optional: Rugby Referee Game app for iPhone matches Perfect for professional referees, amateur leagues, school matches, and tournament organizers. Get accurate timing, smart alerts, and professional match documentation.

Screenshots

LaxRef4 screens
Better Rugby Ref V23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LaxRef at 5.0 against Better Rugby Ref V2's 4.0. LaxRef also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Better Rugby Ref V2's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LaxRef costs $1.99 and Better Rugby Ref V2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaxRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, Better Rugby Ref V2 daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LaxRef versus Better Rugby Ref V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaxRefBetter Rugby Ref V2
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig PetersonJeffrey Mark Shapiro

Customer experience

LaxRef

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Better Rugby Ref V2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LaxRef

No in-app purchases

None

Better Rugby Ref V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaxRef free?
LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Rugby Ref V2 free?
Better Rugby Ref V2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaxRef or Better Rugby Ref V2?
LaxRef is rated higher. LaxRef averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Better Rugby Ref V2 averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LaxRef or Better Rugby Ref V2 have ads?
Neither LaxRef nor Better Rugby Ref V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaxRef or Better Rugby Ref V2?
LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, and Better Rugby Ref V2 daily. Most recently, LaxRef was updated on October 30, 2026 and Better Rugby Ref V2 on October 30, 2026.

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