RefsWatch Dev vs REF90 Grassroots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RefsWatch Dev
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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.
REF90 Grassroots
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REF90 Grassroots – The Referee’s Match Companion for Grassroots referee's. Managing a game is hard enough. Let your Apple Watch handle the admin. REF90 Grassroots is built for football referees. It helps you track everything that matters during a match — quickly, clearly, and without breaking focus. • No phone. • No signal. • No distractions. Key features • Match time – Kick-off, half-time, added time, sin bins and period breaks, all managed directly from your wrist. • Match control – Log goals, fouls and key incidents in seconds, even while play is live. • Ref-first design – Built for fast taps, sweaty hands and quick glances. No fiddly menus. • Works offline – No iPhone or internet connection required. Ideal for rural pitches and Sunday mornings. • Post-match review – Check full match logs after the final whistle to support reports and admin. • Easy sharing – Share game logs when needed. • Digital coin toss – One tap. No lost coins. No arguments. Why REF90 Grassroots? Because referees should referee — not juggle notebooks, watches and guesswork. REF90 Grassroots keeps the basics under control so you can focus on positioning, decisions and player management. Designed for • Grassroots referees Free, No subscriptions or recurring payments. Terms of use: https://ref90.com/terms Privacy policy: https://ref90.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RefsWatch Dev at 15.1 against REF90 Grassroots's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RefsWatch Dev ships an update every 4 months, REF90 Grassroots every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RefsWatch Dev | REF90 Grassroots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mac Beagan | Instride Ltd |
In-app purchases
RefsWatch Dev
No in-app purchases
REF90 Grassroots
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RefsWatch Dev free?
Is REF90 Grassroots free?
Do RefsWatch Dev or REF90 Grassroots have ads?
Which is updated more often, RefsWatch Dev or REF90 Grassroots?
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