Comparison

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB vs Soccer Ref Watch

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

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About

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

This app is an all-in-one tool for soccer referees, offering precise timekeeping, fast event logging, GPS tracking, and AI-powered performance analysis. It provides detailed match reports and fitness data, streamlining the refereeing process without the need for pen and paper.

Highlights
  • Event logging (goals, cards, fouls)
  • IFAB-compliant disciplinary actions
  • Automatic timers for halves and shootouts
  • GPS-based movement analysis
  • AI performance insights
  • Full match reports
  • iPhone companion app
Features
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Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB turns Apple Watch into a powerful tool for soccer referees. You do not need your iPhone during the match: manage match time, stoppage time, goals, cards, temporary dismissals, substitutions and penalty shootouts directly from your wrist. After the final whistle, the match is saved and transferred automatically to your iPhone. TIME AND EVENTS UNDER CONTROL The flexible match timer supports one to four periods, countdown or open-ended timing, and customizable match and break lengths. When play is delayed by an injury, goal celebration or another interruption, the app measures the lost time and calculates your recommended stoppage time. Clear haptic alerts notify you when regulation time ends, calculated stoppage time is reached, the break is over or a temporary dismissal has expired – so your attention can remain on the match. Record goals with scorer, penalty or own-goal details, yellow, second-yellow and red cards with reasons, disciplinary action against team officials, and multiple simultaneous temporary dismissals. Custom card reasons can be prepared in advance. Manage lineups, captains and goalkeepers, multiple substitutions, return substitutions and late roster additions, as well as extra time and penalty shootouts. Short voice notes can be attached to cards and temporary dismissals directly from the watch. Match suspensions and abandoned matches are documented too. THE COMPLETE MATCH REPORT The live match report presents every event chronologically and can be reviewed on Apple Watch. On iPhone, it becomes a clear, color-coded report containing halftime and final scores, stoppage time, goals, cards, substitutions, lineups, voice notes and shootout results. Events can be added, corrected or removed after the match, with the score and statistics updating automatically. FITNESS, MOVEMENT AND AI ANALYSIS With fitness and location tracking enabled, a workout starts automatically at kickoff. Apple Watch records heart rate, distance, speed, running power and active calories and saves the workout to Apple Health. The app can also capture the venue, weather and GPS route. On iPhone, explore your movement on an interactive map with route playback, heatmap, detected movement corridor, event locations and sprint analysis. AI-assisted performance analysis combines your fitness data into a Performance Score and visualizes activity, explosiveness and fatigue throughout the match. Compare each performance with previous matches, identify peak-load phases and track your development. The dashboard summarizes your entire refereeing career, including matches, time on the field, goals, cards, stoppage time, distance, venues, speed and performance. SHARE AND CONNECT Share match reports, workout data, heatmaps and sprints as ready-made story graphics. Relive your season with Season Replay and create a personalized referee trading card. Matches can also be uploaded to Strava. Lineup links import rosters and match formats from supported competition software, while the AI Help Chat answers questions about the app and the Laws of the Game with source references. Complications and the Apple Watch Ultra Action Button provide fast access, while an iPhone widget displays key career statistics on your Home Screen. START FOR FREE The free download includes the complete match timer with stoppage-time calculation, haptic alerts, scorekeeping and synchronization. Advanced match documentation, tracking and analysis are available with Pro. Pro can be tested free of charge and unlocked through a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Soccer Ref Watch

Features
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Designed by referees for referees, this app replaces the traditional pen and paper with a streamlined, wrist-based experience. KEY FEATURES: Professional Match Timing: Precision countdown and count-up timers. Smart stoppage time tracking. New: Customize half duration (e.g., 45, 40, or 30 minutes) directly on your watch before kick-off. Seamless Event Recording: Quick Input: Log Goals, Yellow/Red Cards, and Substitutions with just a few taps. Smart Keypad: Our new, bubble-style numeric keypad makes entering player numbers fast and accurate, even with sweaty fingers. Team Customization: Set team names and jersey colors to match the teams on the pitch. Fitness & Health Integration: RefereeWatch integrates with HealthKit to track your movement during the match. Record your distance run, heart rate, and calories burned, saving the match as a workout session. Data Sync: Securely sync your match reports to the cloud. Review match logs and event timelines on the companion iPhone app after the final whistle. Whether you are officiating a local Sunday league or a competitive tournament, RefereeWatch ensures you never miss a moment. Note: This app requires an Apple Watch to function.

Screenshots

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB4 screens
Soccer Ref Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soccer Ref Watch at none against Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's 3. Soccer Ref Watch also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Soccer Ref Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB ships an update every 4 days, Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB versus Soccer Ref Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Referee Timer by WTSBSoccer Ref Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHILO SPECHT星南 朱

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$149.00
None

Soccer Ref Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB free?
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soccer Ref Watch free?
Soccer Ref Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB or Soccer Ref Watch have ads?
Neither Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB nor Soccer Ref Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB or Soccer Ref Watch?
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB ships an update every 4 days, and Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. Most recently, Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB was updated on October 27, 2026 and Soccer Ref Watch on October 8, 2026.

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