LaxRef vs TeamWhistle
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 traditional game cards with this integrated solution.
- Live game statistics tracking
- Score and penalty management
- Optional large-font timer
- Watch app synchronization
- 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.
TeamWhistle
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TeamWhistle is an watchOS app for hockey umpires that allows you to easily keep track of all match data such as time, cards and goals. It also has a huge amount of extra functionality for all your different umpiring needs such as: - Workout metrics - Heatmaps and pitch routes - Weather information - Synchronisation of data between users - Shootout goal tracking - Digital toss coin For more info, guides and contact visit https://developmenthawkeye.github.io/teamwhistle-website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TeamWhistle at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. TeamWhistle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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
TeamWhistle is free to download; LaxRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LaxRef ships an update weekly, TeamWhistle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaxRef | TeamWhistle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Peterson | Homerus Hoogland |
In-app purchases
LaxRef
No in-app purchases
TeamWhistle
No in-app purchases
