Comparison

GameClock+ vs Soccer Ref

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GameClock+

This app is a dedicated tool for football officials to manage game clocks precisely from their wrist. It offers intuitive controls, visual cues, and haptic alerts to keep games on schedule and ensure officials never miss a critical moment.

Highlights
  • Set game clocks for various durations
  • Haptic alerts for key time milestones
  • Color-coded countdown for visual cues
  • Tap and swipe controls for easy operation
  • Always-on display for continuous visibility
  • Designed for rugged, reliable use
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GameClock+: The Ultimate Game Day Tool for Football Officials Stay in control of the clock with GameClock+, the must-have Apple Watch app designed specifically for football officials. Managing the game clock and keeping the game on schedule has never been easier! GameClock+ ensures precision, reliability, and ease of use—right from your wrist. Why Football Officials Love GameClock+ * Game Clock Made Simple: Easily set game clocks 15:00, 12:00, 10:00, or 8:00 regardless the level you're officiating at. * Haptic Alerts: Get a double vibration when the clock hits 2:05 and a long buzz when the timer reaches 0:00, so you never miss a crucial moment. * Color-Coded Countdown: The timer turns red under 2:00, ensuring quick visual cues without looking away from the field. * Tap & Go: Start, pause, or reset the countdown with a simple tap. * Swipe Controls: Swipe left to reset, right to cancel, keeping you focused on the game. * Always-On Display: The screen stays active, so you’re always in sync with the action. Built for the Field Designed with football officials in mind, GameClock+ is rugged, reliable, and easy to use, even in the heat of the game. The clean, bold interface ensures you can check the clock at a glance without missing a play. Download GameClock+ Today! Take control of game day timing with the app designed to simplify your job and elevate your officiating. Whether it's a playoff game or Friday night lights, GameClock+ has your back. Get GameClock+ now and stay one step ahead of the clock!

About

Soccer Ref

Features
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The referee's stopwatch and notebook, on your Apple Watch. Set up the match on your iPhone, send it to your wrist, and keep your eyes on the game. On your wrist • Big, glanceable match clock with stoppage time • Stop and restart the clock in one tap • Goals, cautions, send-offs and substitutions, with player numbers on the Digital Crown • Card reasons with U.S. Soccer codes (UB, DT, PI…) or FA codes (C1–C7, S1–S7) • A second yellow is recorded as a send-off automatically • Optional sin bins with a countdown that only runs while the ball is in play • Haptic alerts at full time, when stoppage time is up, and every 5 minutes if you want • Undo for any mistake • Keeps running with your wrist down, and restores the match if the app is closed On your iPhone • Today's matches sent to your watch in advance, next one first • Match reports with a minute-by-minute timeline, shared as text or PDF • League misconduct reports written for every card: add the player's name and what happened, then copy the statement • A heatmap of where you ran, with sprints, top speed and time in each third • Fee, mileage and parking for every match, with what you're still owed and your mileage allowance for the tax year • Season totals: matches, minutes, goals, cards and distance • Your own fitness for each half: distance and heart rate, saved to Apple Health Reliable sync Reports go from your watch to your iPhone and are resent until they arrive, so you never retype a score. Accessible Works with VoiceOver, Larger Text, Dark Mode, Reduce Motion and Differentiate Without Color. Try 3 matches free. Soccer Ref Pro unlocks unlimited matches, misconduct reports, the heatmap and your season's earnings and tax export, as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dhrumil09.github.io/soccer-ref/privacy.html

Screenshots

Soccer Ref4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Soccer Ref at Free against GameClock+'s $7.99. GameClock+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Soccer Ref is free to download; GameClock+ costs $7.99 up front. Soccer Ref sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GameClock+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GameClock+ versus Soccer Ref: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameClock+Soccer Ref
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael PierceDhrumil Shah

In-app purchases

None

GameClock+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Soccer Ref

Subscriptions2
  • Soccer Ref Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Soccer Ref Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is GameClock+ free?
GameClock+ costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soccer Ref free?
Soccer Ref is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GameClock+ or Soccer Ref have ads?
Neither GameClock+ nor Soccer Ref shows ads.

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