Comparison

Silbato vs Whistlr

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

Head to head
About

Silbato

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Transform your soccer refereeing with Silbato, the innovative app designed to enhance every aspect of officiating, from local children's matches to veterans' leagues. Silbato is more than just an app; it's a revolution in the way soccer games are managed, offering an array of features that empower referees like never before. With Silbato, you can take advantage of advanced timekeeping, score tracking, comprehensive match histories, and an in-depth understanding of football rules. Designed with referees in mind, Silbato makes match management seamless and efficient, allowing you to concentrate on the game and ensuring players' enjoyment. Key Features: Match Rules Alignment: Access rules aligned with official football associations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Advanced Match Scheduling: Program your games in advance for optimal preparedness. Score and Time Tracking: Maintain accurate score and time records effortlessly. Comprehensive Match History: Review details of past matches at your convenience. Silbato is committed to enriching the refereeing experience, providing a platform that's easy to use and tailored to the needs of referees at all levels. Whether you're using your smartphone or our smartwatch companion app, Silbato is your ultimate match day companion, designed to increase your comfort and confidence on the field. Join the community of referees who are already experiencing a more streamlined and focused game day. Embrace the future of football refereeing with Silbato, where technology and tradition meet to support the beautiful game.

About

Whistlr

Features
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Whistlr — The referee's smart game timer Whistlr turns your Apple Watch into a purpose-built match clock for anyone officiating a sport played in timed periods. No more juggling a stopwatch and a phone — set up your game once, then run it from your wrist. Built for officials, coaches, and referees of every sport If it's played in periods, Whistlr can time it. Soccer, rugby, basketball, ice hockey, field hockey, American football, Australian football, cricket, lacrosse, handball, volleyball, water polo— and anything else with a clock. Two timers at once Every period shows elapsed time large and time remaining small, so you always know exactly where you are in the half. A subtle haptic taps you on the wrist when the period overruns— no more glancing down for the buzzer. Configure once, remember forever • 2, 3, or 4 periods — auto-labelled as halves, thirds, or quarters • Period length: 5 to 50 minutes • Half time / break length: 1 to 20 minutes, with optional different lengths per break (ideal for basketball-style short quarter breaks and a longer halftime) • Extra time: up to 4 additional periods of 5–30 minutes each • Stop Clock: double-tap to pause the period when play is dead (great for ice hockey and basketball) All settings persist between games — the next time you open Whistlr, everything is exactly as you left it. Track your shift like an athlete With Track Workout on, Whistlr records the match as a HealthKit workout — live heart rate, calories burned, distance covered, and average heart rate. Choose the workout type that matches the sport you're officiating from 14 supported activities, including a dedicated HIIT option for interval-style officiating. Results sync to Apple Health and appear in your Activity rings. Designed for the watch Long-press to end a period. Long-press to end halftime early. Tap a single green START button and go. Every interaction is one-handed, glanceable, and built for the touchline. iPhone companion The iPhone app includes a full user guide, plus quick links to request features and report bugs directly to the developer. Whistlr is referee-built — for anyone, any level, any sport. Subscription Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/whistlr/subscription-policy Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/whistlr/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Silbato4 screens
Whistlr2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Silbato at 17.0 against Whistlr's 26.2. 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. Silbato sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and Whistlr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silbato ships an update every 2 weeks, Whistlr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Silbato versus Whistlr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilbatoWhistlr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe SnackenSteven Clark

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Silbato

Subscriptions1
  • Year subscription Pro$5.991 Year
1 purchases

Whistlr

Subscriptions1
  • Free Trial1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Silbato free?
Silbato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whistlr free?
Whistlr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silbato or Whistlr have ads?
Neither Silbato nor Whistlr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silbato or Whistlr?
Silbato ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whistlr every 9 days. Most recently, Silbato was updated on October 18, 2026 and Whistlr on October 28, 2026.

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