RefClock Timer vs Soccer Ref Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RefClock Timer
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.
- Count up/down timer
- Stoppage time counter
- Custom half and extra time
- Record goals, subs, misconduct
- Custom team abbreviations
- Custom team colors
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A simple, free Referee Timer for Soccer/Football Referees. Features - Records a workout while you referee. - Count up/down timer. - Stoppage time counter. - Custom half and Extra time lengths. - Record goals, subs, and misconduct (can be disabled) - Custom team abbreviations - Custom team colors
Soccer Ref Watch
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Designed by referees for referees, this app replaces the traditional pen and paper with a streamlined, wrist-based experience. KEY FEATURES: Professional Match Timing: Precision countdown and count-up timers. Smart stoppage time tracking. New: Customize half duration (e.g., 45, 40, or 30 minutes) directly on your watch before kick-off. Seamless Event Recording: Quick Input: Log Goals, Yellow/Red Cards, and Substitutions with just a few taps. Smart Keypad: Our new, bubble-style numeric keypad makes entering player numbers fast and accurate, even with sweaty fingers. Team Customization: Set team names and jersey colors to match the teams on the pitch. Fitness & Health Integration: RefereeWatch integrates with HealthKit to track your movement during the match. Record your distance run, heart rate, and calories burned, saving the match as a workout session. Data Sync: Securely sync your match reports to the cloud. Review match logs and event timelines on the companion iPhone app after the final whistle. Whether you are officiating a local Sunday league or a competitive tournament, RefereeWatch ensures you never miss a moment. Note: This app requires an Apple Watch to function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RefClock Timer at 13.0 against Soccer Ref Watch's 17.0. 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.
RefClock Timer ships an update every 11 days, Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RefClock Timer | Soccer Ref Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hooshmand Enterprises LLC | 星南 朱 |
In-app purchases
RefClock Timer
No in-app purchases
Soccer Ref Watch
No in-app purchases
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