# MyREF vs Waikato Rugby

The clearest difference is device support: Waikato Rugby at 3 against MyREF's 1. Waikato Rugby also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyREF ships an update every 9 months, Waikato Rugby every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyREF | Waikato Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Size | 0 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SketchNZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660500276) | [Sportsground](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137422770) |

## What reviewers say

### MyREF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myref/id6499398306)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waikato Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waikato-rugby/id6748328389)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyREF free?

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

### Is Waikato Rugby free?

Waikato Rugby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MyREF or Waikato Rugby have ads?

Neither MyREF nor Waikato Rugby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyREF or Waikato Rugby?

MyREF ships an update every 9 months, and Waikato Rugby every 6 months. Most recently, MyREF was updated on November 8, 2026 and Waikato Rugby on November 8, 2026.

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