Comparison

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB vs RefereeWatch

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

Head to head
About

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a dedicated tool for soccer referees, allowing full match management from your wrist. Track time, goals, cards, and substitutions, with detailed reports automatically syncing to your iPhone. It also offers fitness tracking and AI-powered performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Manage match time and stoppage time
  • Record goals, cards, and substitutions
  • Automatic match data sync to iPhone
  • Fitness and GPS tracking
  • AI-assisted performance analysis
  • Detailed match reports
  • Penalty shootout management
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

RefereeWatch

This app provides referees with professional match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for various sports. It offers features like event logging, stoppage time management, and HealthKit integration, with both free and premium tiers available.

Highlights
  • Professional match timing
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Score tracking
  • Match event logging
  • Stoppage time management
  • HealthKit fitness tracking
  • Customizable match presets
Features
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RefereeWatch transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into the ultimate officiating tool. Designed specifically for sports referees and officials, this app delivers professional-grade match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for six major sports. SUPPORTED SPORTS Soccer and Football Rugby Union and League Field Hockey Basketball Handball American Football Each sport features accurate timing rules including period lengths, halftime breaks, overtime, and stoppage time calculations tailored to official regulations. KEY FEATURES Professional Match Timing Start, pause, and manage match time with a single tap. The large, clear display shows elapsed time, period information, and stoppage time at a glance. Automatic notifications alert you when periods end. Apple Watch Integration Run matches directly from your wrist. The standalone Watch app works independently without requiring your iPhone nearby. Perfect for referees who need hands-free operation on the field. Score Tracking Record goals, points, and scores for both teams with quick-tap controls. Review the complete scoring timeline after each match. Match Events Log yellow cards, red cards, substitutions, injuries, and timeouts. Each event is timestamped and linked to the match record for accurate reporting. Stoppage Time Management Track injury time and delays with dedicated stoppage time controls. Announce additional time with confidence using precise calculations. HealthKit Fitness Tracking Monitor your physical performance during matches. Track steps, distance covered, heart rate, calories burned, and heart rate zones. Review heatmaps showing your positioning and movement patterns. Match History Access complete records of all officiated matches. Review scores, events, duration, and performance data. Export match reports for league submissions or personal records. Customizable Presets Create and save custom match configurations for different leagues, age groups, or tournament formats. Switch between presets instantly before each match. DESIGNED FOR REFEREES RefereeWatch was built with input from active referees who understand the demands of officiating. The interface prioritizes quick access to essential controls while minimizing distractions during play. Whether you officiate youth recreational games or competitive league matches, RefereeWatch scales to meet your needs with both free and premium feature tiers. PREMIUM FEATURES Advanced stoppage time tracking Movement heatmaps and positioning analysis Full HealthKit integration with heart rate zones Custom match presets Unlimited match history Detailed performance analytics Download RefereeWatch today and bring professional-grade tools to every match you officiate. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB4 screens
RefereeWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB at 90% against RefereeWatch's 0%. Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). RefereeWatch's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and RefereeWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB's written reviews are positive against 0% of RefereeWatch's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB versus RefereeWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoccer Referee Timer by WTSBRefereeWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThilo SpechtSebastin Michael

Customer experience

Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%

RefereeWatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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
2 purchases

RefereeWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB free?
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefereeWatch free?
RefereeWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB or RefereeWatch?
Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB is rated higher. Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RefereeWatch averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB or RefereeWatch have ads?
Neither Soccer Referee Timer by WTSB nor RefereeWatch shows ads.

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