# FootyImpostor vs Soccer Referee Simulator 3D

FootyImpostor and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FootyImpostor's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's. FootyImpostor also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 35). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FootyImpostor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FootyImpostor against 4.6 for Soccer Referee Simulator 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Referee Simulator 3D has 9.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FootyImpostor's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's.

FootyImpostor ships an update every 3 weeks, Soccer Referee Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FootyImpostor | Soccer Referee Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footyimpostor/id6742039191/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-referee-simulator-3d/id6742241805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rodrigo Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796488104) | [J LABS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700262942) |

## What reviewers say

### FootyImpostor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footyimpostor/id6742039191)

A multiplayer game combining football passion with hidden-role gameplay. Players must identify impostors on their team or skillfully conceal their own identity to win.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Hidden-role mechanics, Football theme, Impostor identification, Concealment gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superfan Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Superfan Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Soccer Referee Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-referee-simulator-3d/id6742241805)

Experience the thrill of being a football referee. Make critical calls on penalties, offsides, and fouls, using VAR-inspired replays to ensure fairness. Manage matches from local leagues to international cups and build your reputation as a top official.

**Highlights:** Award penalty kicks, Judge offside calls, Show yellow and red cards, Use VAR-inspired replays, Manage league and cup matches, Career mode progression, Realistic discipline system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 50 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refeere Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Referee 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Ticket + No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addicting gameplay
- 💡 Interesting referee simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fouls not always accurate
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at last level of second division
- Issues with energy/match progression

**Requested features**

- Remove energy usage to allow continuous play
- Add more animations (coach/player arguments, injuries, extended matches)
- Include more leagues and international competitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FootyImpostor free?

FootyImpostor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soccer Referee Simulator 3D free?

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FootyImpostor or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D?

FootyImpostor is rated higher. FootyImpostor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Soccer Referee Simulator 3D averages 4.6 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do FootyImpostor or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D have ads?

FootyImpostor shows ads; Soccer Referee Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, FootyImpostor or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D?

FootyImpostor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, FootyImpostor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*