Comparison

RefsWatch Dev vs FiveO

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

Head to head
About

RefsWatch Dev

Features
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Companion app for use by team managers or referees and their assistants for recording a rugby game. The game can be displayed on a pitchside screen, publicly via the internet or by users of the app.

About

FiveO

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FiveO is a simple, powerful match-day app built for grassroots rugby. Designed for teams, coaches and match-day organisers, FiveO keeps everything in one place — so you can focus on the game, not the admin. Match Day, Made Clear • Accurate match timer • Simple scoring control • Easy substitution management • Clear, distraction-free interface After full time, review your match summary and export key details for records or sharing. No spreadsheets. No paper notes. No unnecessary complexity. Built for Grassroots Rugby FiveO works across youth, colts and senior grassroots fixtures — whether it’s a league game, friendly or development match. It’s a calm, reliable way to stay in control on match day. Focus on the rugby. FiveO handles the rest.

Screenshots

RefsWatch Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RefsWatch Dev at 3 against FiveO's —. RefsWatch Dev also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RefsWatch Dev versus FiveO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefsWatch DevFiveO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMac BeaganMark Gould

In-app purchases

None

RefsWatch Dev

No in-app purchases

None

FiveO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefsWatch Dev free?
RefsWatch Dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FiveO free?
FiveO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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