# Soccer Referee Simulator 3D vs MADFUT 27

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D and MADFUT 27 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of MADFUT 27's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's. MADFUT 27 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soccer Referee Simulator 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MADFUT 27 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Soccer Referee Simulator 3D against 4.7 for MADFUT 27. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 87% of MADFUT 27's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soccer Referee Simulator 3D | MADFUT 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-referee-simulator-3d/id6742241805/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madfut-27/id6752884808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.5K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 509 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.8 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J LABS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700262942) | [Trivela Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841558384) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MADFUT 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madfut-27/id6752884808)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Build and upgrade your ultimate football squads with this app. Features include card evolutions, pack opening, and competitive modes. Discover new cards and strategies to dominate.

**Highlights:** Card Evolutions (Elite & Standard), Draft and Squad Builder, Pack Opening (multiple at once), New Chemistry Styles, LTM Cards & Alternative Positions, Rate Cards & Vote on Content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Future potential
- 👍 Significant improvement
- 👍 Much better than previous versions
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 👍 Peak experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working

**Reported bugs**

- Trading unlocked too late

**Requested features**

- Coin and pack trading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soccer Referee Simulator 3D free?

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

### Is MADFUT 27 free?

MADFUT 27 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soccer Referee Simulator 3D or MADFUT 27?

MADFUT 27 is rated higher. Soccer Referee Simulator 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while MADFUT 27 averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Soccer Referee Simulator 3D or MADFUT 27 have ads?

MADFUT 27 shows ads; Soccer Referee Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soccer Referee Simulator 3D or MADFUT 27?

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and MADFUT 27 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soccer Referee Simulator 3D was updated on November 5, 2026 and MADFUT 27 on November 5, 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.*