Comparison

RefsWatch Dev vs REF90 Grassroots

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

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

Screenshots

RefsWatch Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RefsWatch Dev versus REF90 Grassroots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefsWatch DevREF90 Grassroots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMac BeaganInstride Ltd

In-app purchases

None

RefsWatch Dev

No in-app purchases

None

REF90 Grassroots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefsWatch Dev free?
RefsWatch Dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REF90 Grassroots free?
REF90 Grassroots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefsWatch Dev or REF90 Grassroots have ads?
Neither RefsWatch Dev nor REF90 Grassroots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RefsWatch Dev or REF90 Grassroots?
RefsWatch Dev ships an update every 4 months, and REF90 Grassroots every 2 months. Most recently, RefsWatch Dev was updated on September 10, 2026 and REF90 Grassroots on September 8, 2026.

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