PuckSports Mobile vs Ref
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PuckSports Mobile
Experience a dynamic sports radio show hosted by a charismatic personality. Tune in for unique commentary, interviews with sports figures, and a blend of sports news with personal anecdotes.
- Live sports radio show
- Charismatic host personality
- Interviews with sports figures
- Sports commentary
- Personal anecdotes
- Unpredictable show journey
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Puck, the charismatic host of a daily sports radio show, injects his own unique flair into every broadcast, infusing it with his love for sports and his quirky perspective on life. Through live show content and interviews with Seattle sports figures and beyond, Puck creates a dynamic blend of sports commentary personal anecdotes.Listeners are taken on an unpredictable journey as Puck seamlessly weaves his everyday experiences into the latest happenings in the sports world.With his engaging style and unfiltered approach, Puck ensures that his show is always entertaining and full of surprises.Tune in, because with Puck at the helm, you truly never know where the show will take you next.
Ref
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Ref-U is the fan app for referee calls in pro football, college football and pro basketball. Every call, as it happens Follow live games and see each call: who was called, what for, and when. Vote on every call Open any call and vote BLEW IT or GOOD CALL. See how other fans voted and join the discussion. Know the officials Referee profiles show how many calls each official makes and what types. Feel the Rage The Rage Meter shows how heated a game is getting. Know the rules See what the rule says and the typical penalty for a call. Think like a ref Football rules challenges: True or False, Daily Ref, Call It Live and more. You stay in control Report or block any comment or user from the "..." menu next to their post. Ref-U is an independent fan app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any league, conference, team or officiating body.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ref at daily against PuckSports Mobile's monthly. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PuckSports Mobile against 5.0 for Ref. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
PuckSports Mobile ships an update monthly, Ref daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PuckSports Mobile | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jacob Knaack | Alvin Kwak |
In-app purchases
PuckSports Mobile
No in-app purchases
Ref
No in-app purchases
