# RefClock Timer vs MatchTimer Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefClock Timer at none against MatchTimer Pro's 1. RefClock Timer also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchTimer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. RefClock Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

RefClock Timer ships an update every 11 days, MatchTimer Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RefClock Timer | MatchTimer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hooshmand Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647650026) | [at2 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291090141) |

## What reviewers say

### RefClock Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refclock-timer/id6476637373)

This free app assists soccer referees with timing matches. It offers customizable countdowns, stoppage time tracking, and the ability to record goals, substitutions, and misconduct. The app also allows for custom team abbreviations and colors.

**Highlights:** Count up/down timer, Stoppage time counter, Custom half and extra time, Record goals, subs, misconduct, Custom team abbreviations, Custom team colors

**In-app purchases:** none


### MatchTimer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchtimer-pro/id6749178603)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchTimer Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RefClock Timer free?

RefClock Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MatchTimer Pro free?

MatchTimer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RefClock Timer or MatchTimer Pro have ads?

Neither RefClock Timer nor MatchTimer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RefClock Timer or MatchTimer Pro?

RefClock Timer ships an update every 11 days, and MatchTimer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, RefClock Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and MatchTimer Pro on October 8, 2026.

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