Ref vs Scoreboard virtual keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ref
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Ref-Vision captures a referee’s match on Apple Watch and iPhone: GPS, heart rate, speed, distance, match clock, event taps, and sideline video, all heading to one game on your Ref-Vision account. Start the watch at kick-off. Put the iPhone on a tripod if you want film. The watch is built to be glanced at, not stared at. Large buttons, haptics, and an always-on clock. APPLE WATCH • Start at kick-off: one workout records GPS and heart rate for the whole appointment, including half-time • Match clock with half-time, second half, and full-time • Live heart rate, speed, distance, and GPS lock • Four large event buttons by default: Foul, Yellow, Red, Goal • Extra buttons (Advantage, Stoppage, Injury, Sub, Penalty, and more) from a second page if you enable them on iPhone • Undo the last event with a swipe • Sessions are saved on the watch first, then sent to iPhone automatically. No network required during the match IPHONE • Live glance of clock, heart rate, distance, and last event while the watch is recording • Finished sessions arrive from the watch automatically • Review distance, heart rate, and events after the match; edit or delete a mis-tap • Attach the session to a game, or create one, then upload to your Ref-Vision account • Sign in once with the same email code you use on ref.vision • Customise which event buttons appear on the watch and push the layout across RECORD • New Record tab for sideline match film from a tripod-mounted iPhone • Checks before you start: phone on its side (landscape), on the tripod, and on a power bank • Ultra-wide (0.5x) so the pitch fills the frame; 1080p by default, 4K if you want it • Built for a full match — keep the app open and don’t lock the phone • Recordings stay on this iPhone first, even with no signal • Attach or create a game, then upload. We’ll start processing the film onto that game soon • Watch capture and phone film can run together: movement and events on the watch, video on the phone AFTER UPLOAD Watch sessions land on your game with GPS, heart rate, and event tags. Phone film is uploaded from the app; after we process it, it appears on the same game at ref.vision. Attach footage and set one sync offset so movement, heart rate, and watch events line up with the film together. Capture works without an account. Upload to Ref-Vision requires sign-in. Ref-Vision records referee performance (location, heart rate, and optional sideline video). It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Requires a compatible Apple Watch for GPS, heart rate, and event capture. Video recording uses iPhone. Designed for referees at every level.
Scoreboard virtual keeper
Manage sports scores, timers, and training sessions with this comprehensive app. Features include simple and complex scorekeeping, adaptable timers, and a dedicated coaching mode for tactical planning and exercise creation.
- Simple scorekeeping
- Complex scorekeeping
- Customizable clock/timer
- Coaching mode for training
- Tactical diagramming
- Save and share strategies
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Score Keeper by Swish Live – The Ultimate Score Manager for Every Sport Scoreboard by Swish Live is the ultimate solution for managing your sports competitions and planning your training sessions. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, this app offers multiple modes tailored to different sports needs: - Simple Scoreboard: Keep track of scores quickly and effortlessly with the Simple Scoreboard mode. Perfect for sports with direct scoring, it lets you update and view scores in an instant. - Complex Scoreboard: For sports with more intricate scoring systems, the Complex Scoreboard provides an advanced way to manage scores. Track sets, rounds, or any unique scoring criteria, and get a comprehensive overview of your game progress. - Clock/Timer: Whether you need to monitor ball possession, manage a round’s time, or keep track of any other sport-specific timer, the Clock feature adapts to your requirements. Start, pause, and reset the timer with ease, making it perfect for a variety of sport-related timing needs. - Coaching: Elevate your training sessions with the Coaching mode. Develop exercises and create tactical plans that you can share with your players. Utilize interactive tools to place markers, draw tactical diagrams, and save your strategies for later review. Score Keeper provides an intuitive interface and powerful features that give you complete control over your scores and training plans—all in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scoreboard virtual keeper at every 4 days against Ref's every 2 weeks. Scoreboard virtual keeper also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Ref ships an update every 2 weeks, Scoreboard virtual keeper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ref | Scoreboard virtual keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAMUEL LANE MADDOCK | SwishLive |
In-app purchases
Ref
No in-app purchases
Scoreboard virtual keeper
No in-app purchases
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