Comparison

LaxRef vs Hockey Watch Score

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 traditional game cards with this integrated solution.

Highlights
  • Live game statistics tracking
  • Score and penalty management
  • Optional large-font timer
  • Watch 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

Hockey Watch Score

Features
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Field Hockey Score is the simplest scoreboard for your Apple Watch. Track home and visitor scores for field hockey matches right from your wrist. Features: • Large, easy-to-read score display • Tap to add points instantly • Countdown timer with customizable duration • Home and visitor team color selection Premium features (Annual subscription): • Undo last score change • Reset game to zero Perfect for coaches, referees, and players on the sideline. No phone needed — works entirely on Apple Watch.

Screenshots

LaxRef4 screens
Hockey Watch Score1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hockey Watch Score at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. Hockey Watch Score also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.0 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaxRef ships an update weekly, Hockey Watch Score daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LaxRef versus Hockey Watch Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaxRefHockey Watch Score
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig PetersonRaphael Debatty

In-app purchases

None

LaxRef

No in-app purchases

None

Hockey Watch Score

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaxRef free?
LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hockey Watch Score free?
Hockey Watch Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaxRef or Hockey Watch Score have ads?
Neither LaxRef nor Hockey Watch Score shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaxRef or Hockey Watch Score?
LaxRef ships an update weekly, and Hockey Watch Score daily. Most recently, LaxRef was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hockey Watch Score on October 31, 2026.

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