LaxRef vs Count Rugby
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.
Count Rugby
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Count Rugby puts pro-level tracking right in your hands. Track tries, conversions, and penalty goals effortlessly, and support your team like never before. KEY FEATURES - Flexible Player Management Perfect for practice games! Move players freely between teams with a simple drag-and-drop. Easily handle roster changes during scrimmages or intra-squad games. - Rugby-Specific Scoring Just tap to count Tries (5pts), Conversions (2pts), Penalty Goals (3pts), Drop Goals (3pts), and Penalty Tries (7pts). Supports extra points (+1, +2, +3), turnovers, assists, and more. No experience needed! - Player Numbers & Positions Register jersey numbers and positions (PR, HO, LO, FL, No8, SH, SO, WTB, CTB, FB). Numbers and positions are displayed clearly on player icons. - Smart Stats Merging You decide which games to combine. Select specific matches from multiple days or courts to create custom reports. Whether it's a single tournament or a month of practice, you're in control. - Instant Sharing Capture and share game results or aggregated stats as images instantly. Post to group chats or social media with one tap to keep everyone updated. - Share Across Any Device (QR) Score games on different devices and merge them instantly with a simple QR code scan. Teamwork makes the dream work. - Total Stats at a Glance Automatically calculate total scores and individual stats. "Who scored the most tries this tournament?" You'll have the answer ready in seconds. - Offline Ready Works anywhere, anytime, even without internet. HOW TO USE 1. Create Teams: Set up your team and opponents. 2. Sync Devices: Share team settings via QR code to multiple devices. 3. Score & Manage: Record points intuitively. Move players across teams freely for practice sessions. 4. Select & Merge: Choose specific games to merge via QR code scanning. 5. Analyze & Share: View aggregated stats and share results instantly as images. Simple, smart, and powerful. Upgrade your team support today! One for ALL.All for One. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Count Rugby at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. Count Rugby also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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
Count Rugby is free to download; LaxRef costs $1.99 up front. Count Rugby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. LaxRef asks for nothing beyond the download.
LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, Count Rugby every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaxRef | Count Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Peterson | QAEE CONPUUTENG |
In-app purchases
LaxRef
No in-app purchases
Count Rugby
- Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- month$15.001 Month
- Yearly Plan1 Month trial$150.001 Year
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- year$150.001 Year









