Comparison

RefClock Timer vs Ligo United

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

Head to head
About

RefClock Timer

This app provides a dedicated timer and event tracker for soccer referees on Apple Watch. It allows for recording goals, cards, and substitutions, with a companion iPhone app for managing match history and generating shareable PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch timer
  • Stoppage time tracking
  • Event recording (goals, cards, subs)
  • Vibration alerts
  • Match history on iPhone
  • Shareable PDF reports
Features
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RefClock is a soccer referee timer for Apple Watch, with an iPhone companion for match history and reports. ON APPLE WATCH • Count up or down and track stoppage time. • Set half lengths, breaks and extra time. • Record goals, yellow and red cards, and substitutions. • Choose which events to track and turn vibration alerts on or off. ON IPHONE • View the score, clock and events from your paired watch. • Search saved games by team name or date. • Edit team names, colors and match events. • Add match notes and incident statements. • Preview and share PDF reports with the score, timeline and notes. • Adjust timer and event settings. The watch runs the match timer. Live updates need a watch connection; phone edits wait for the watch to confirm them. Completed games remain available on iPhone. RefClock can record a workout with your permission. The iPhone Games screen includes a banner ad.

About

Ligo United

Features
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LiGO App is a team management app for coaches, staff, clubs, players, parents, and scouts. Initially, we focus on two languages (German and English), with more languages to follow soon. The LiGO App helps to simplify daily team organization and communication and improves the performance of individual players. Why LiGO App? Focus on what matters most: simplifying team organization! Whether coach, staff member, player, parent, or scout – with the LiGO App, the entire team can be easily organized and supported. This allows everyone involved to focus on what really matters. One App – everything included! No more chaotic chats or emails: All training sessions, matches, and activities are organized in one app. Accepting or declining appointments is just one tap away. Communication and player development reach a whole new level. FEATURES Scheduling Plan and create training sessions and matches with a simple tap. All team members can accept or decline in real time. Ratings & Evaluations After each training session and match, rate your team and help your players reach the next level. All relevant data (goals, assists, dribbles, participation) is stored on the player card. This makes it easier for everyone involved to identify strengths and weaknesses and to support player development more effectively. Team Management Manage all information about your team members and assign roles (manager, assistant coach, staff member, treasurer, equipment manager, etc.) within your team. Team Fund Keep track of your team fund without annoying lists. With the digital team fund, you always have an overview of income and expenses. Managing fees and fines has never been easier. Player Card / Statistics Thanks to the simple evaluation system, players receive all relevant data (goals, assists, dribbles, shot power, etc.) collected on their player card. The player card can be used in many ways, especially to better support and develop players. HIGHLIGHTS Create and evaluate training sessions Record and evaluate matches Collect data on the player card Chat – directly in the app Available everywhere Sponsorship of team kits The standard version of the LiGO App is completely FREE for all users. With the premium version, all users can participate in LiGO App’s sponsorship program (e.g. sponsored team kits) and choose matching jerseys from our partner www.omg-sports.de . Please note the terms of use regarding the automatic renewal of subscriptions (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RefClock Timer4 screens
Ligo United4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefClock Timer at none against Ligo United's 1. Ligo United's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price 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. Ligo United sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $55.90 per year. RefClock Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RefClock Timer versus Ligo United: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefClock TimerLigo United
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHooshmand Enterprises LLCYusuf Isbeceren

In-app purchases

None

RefClock Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ligo United

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$55.901 Year

Questions

Is RefClock Timer free?
RefClock Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ligo United free?
Ligo United is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefClock Timer or Ligo United have ads?
RefClock Timer shows ads; Ligo United does not.

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