MyREF vs PressBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyREF
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This is a FREE Watch App (no ads or third party interuptions) with a basic Timer and Scoring function. The APP was developed by RugbyREF to use for ANY Sport with a Countdown Timer and Single Point Scoreboard - Simply download the APP to your iPhone and Install on your Apple Watch. To use, setup your COUNTDOWN TIMER, options from 5 minutes to 45 minutes, and select the TEAM COLOURS and tap START. The TIMER has a Start, Pause and Reset function when the timer reaches 00:00. Score by papping the relevant TEAM Colour, with One-Tap-for-One-Point, note that a small reset button below the Team Colour will reduce the score by One point. The timer can be reset as many times as you need and RESET GAME will return the app to its default state. Visit www.rugbyref.org for more information about our apps
PressBreak
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PressBreak turns your iPhone into a pro-grade basketball streaming setup. Record games in up to 4K while streaming live to YouTube or any RTMP destination - with an automatic broadcast-quality scorebug in both the recording and the stream (where available). RECORD AND STREAM - Record in 1080p, 2K or 4K at 30/60fps - Record and stream at the same time with one tap: your recording keeps going even if the stream drops - Stream to YouTube or any RTMP destination with Ultra, High and Standard quality presets - Streams reconnect automatically after a network dropout - Smooth, cinematic zoom across every lens on your iPhone - Professional audio processing (high-pass filter, compressor, EQ, limiter) - Built-in heat management protects your recording in hot stadiums SCOREBOARD - Broadcast-style scorebug with team colours, logos, score, team fouls, period and game clock - Compact or full layout that expands automatically for breaks and timeouts - Quarters or halves, any period length, plus overtime - Team Library: save logos, names and colours once, then recall opponents instantly - Custom image overlays with transparency support - Use your Apple Watch as a remote for score, clock, timeouts and more GAME SETUP - Set up the next game before you arrive: fixture, teams and stream destination, all in one place - Integrated fixtures from PlayHQ for one-tap game setup - iCloud sync for your settings, teams, logos, overlays and stream keys - Easy video transfer to Mac or PC via File Sharing or AirDrop YOUTUBE - Connect your YouTube channel and pick the event to stream to — no stream keys to copy and paste - Set up the game's YouTube event ahead of time, then just press Record & Stream at tip-off - End the YouTube event from the app when the game is over PRESSBREAK PRO - Create YouTube events and playlists right from the app, automatically filled in from your fixture - One-tap YouTube chapters: every quarter, half-time and final, auto-generated and ready to paste so viewers can skip straight to the action With a supported live-scoring platform: - Automated live scoring, team fouls, player stats overlay and timeouts - Player Spotlight: share a personal highlight reel of your player's best moments at the end of the game - every basket they scored, polished with crossfades and a name caption, ready to send - Supported platforms: PlayHQ, more coming soon ——— Terms of Use: https://pressbreak.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pressbreak.app/privacy By connecting a YouTube account you agree to the YouTube Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyREF at none against PressBreak's 1. MyREF also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). PressBreak's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. PressBreak sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. MyREF asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyREF ships an update every 9 months, PressBreak every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyREF | PressBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SketchNZ | Russell Greenwood |
In-app purchases
MyREF
No in-app purchases
PressBreak
- PressBreak Pro Monthly$1.991 Month








