Comparison

RefClock Timer vs Soccer Ref Watch

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

Soccer Ref Watch

Features
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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.

Screenshots

RefClock Timer4 screens
Soccer Ref Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Soccer Ref Watch at none against RefClock Timer's shown. Soccer Ref Watch also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

RefClock Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RefClock Timer versus Soccer Ref Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefClock TimerSoccer Ref Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHooshmand Enterprises LLC星南 朱

In-app purchases

None

RefClock Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Soccer Ref Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefClock Timer free?
RefClock Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soccer Ref Watch free?
Soccer Ref Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefClock Timer or Soccer Ref Watch have ads?
RefClock Timer shows ads; Soccer Ref Watch does not.
Which is updated more often, RefClock Timer or Soccer Ref Watch?
RefClock Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Soccer Ref Watch every 9 days. Most recently, RefClock Timer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Soccer Ref Watch on October 30, 2026.

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