Comparison

LaxRef vs StripeTime

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 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
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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

StripeTime

Features
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Leave the bulk clock tracking equipment in the locker room. StripeTime is the comprehensive game management tool designed by officials, for officials. Built exclusively for Apple Watch and iOS, it puts the entire game state on your wrist so you can focus on the play, not the bookkeeping. Key Features: -- Precision Play Clocks: Manage 25/40-second play clocks with dedicated haptic feedback so you know exactly when to flag a delay of game. -- Extra Game State Tracking: Effortlessly Quarters, and Timeouts. -- Haptic Alerts: Get subtle vibration alerts when timers expire, ensuring you never miss a beat even in a loud stadium. -- Audio recording for fouls. No need to write anything down or carry a separate recorder. -- Half time timer. Set a countdown so you know when to return to the field. -- Companion iOS App: Review your game recordings on the watch or sync to the phone for a larger experience. Privacy First: We believe your data belongs to you. StripeTime is built with a strict "No Data Collection" policy. -- No Account Required. -- No Location Tracking. -- No User Analytics. -- No Third-Party Ad Trackers. Free for the 2026 Season: We are committed to supporting the officiating community. Enjoy full access to all StripeTime features completely free throughout 2026. Enjoy!

Screenshots

LaxRef4 screens
StripeTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StripeTime at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. StripeTime also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LaxRef versus StripeTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaxRefStripeTime
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig PetersonChristopher Caddell

In-app purchases

None

LaxRef

No in-app purchases

None

StripeTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaxRef free?
LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StripeTime free?
StripeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaxRef or StripeTime have ads?
Neither LaxRef nor StripeTime shows ads.

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