Comparison

RefsWatch Dev vs Count Rugby

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

Count Rugby

Features
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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/

Screenshots

RefsWatch Dev4 screens
Count Rugby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefsWatch Dev at none against Count Rugby's 4. Count Rugby's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Count Rugby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. RefsWatch Dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RefsWatch Dev ships an update every 4 months, Count Rugby every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
RefsWatch Dev versus Count Rugby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefsWatch DevCount Rugby
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMac BeaganQAEE CONPUUTENG

In-app purchases

None

RefsWatch Dev

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Count Rugby

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is RefsWatch Dev free?
RefsWatch Dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count Rugby free?
Count Rugby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefsWatch Dev or Count Rugby have ads?
Neither RefsWatch Dev nor Count Rugby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RefsWatch Dev or Count Rugby?
RefsWatch Dev ships an update every 4 months, and Count Rugby every 4 days. Most recently, RefsWatch Dev was updated on October 14, 2026 and Count Rugby on October 14, 2026.

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