Comparison

V vs VolleyRef

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

Head to head
About

V

This app provides volleyball referees with live electronic scoresheet data, including rotations, scores, substitutions, and timeouts. It integrates with VolleyStation and VolleyWrite to ensure officials have accurate, real-time information for informed decision-making during matches.

Highlights
  • Real-time electronic scoresheet data
  • Live rotation and score updates
  • Instant substitution and timeout visibility
  • Support for referee challenges
  • Integration with VolleyStation and VolleyWrite
Features
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Stay in Sync with the Game This app gives volleyball referees real-time access to electronic scoresheet data, including rotations, score, substitutions, timeouts, and challenges. Designed to work seamlessly with VolleyStation and VolleyWrite, it helps officials stay informed and make accurate decisions throughout the match. Key Features: Live updates from connected scoring systems Clear display of current rotations and score Instant visibility of substitutions and timeouts Support for referee challenges and reviews Easy integration with VolleyStation and VolleyWrite Perfect for referees who need reliable, real-time information without distraction.

About

VolleyRef

Features
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The easiest way to referee a volleyball match. VolleyRef turns your phone, and now your Apple Watch, into a complete referee scorebook. Tap to score, and the app handles rotations, substitutions, and lineups automatically so you can focus on the match, not the paperwork. Whether you're a parent keeping score at a club tournament, a coach running a scrimmage, or an official working a varsity match, VolleyRef has you covered. SCORE ANY FORMAT Built-in rules for FIVB, USAV/NCAA, NFHS, and beach volleyball. Or create your own custom rules: number of sets, points to win, players on court, and more. From 2v2 beach to full 6v6 indoor, one app does it all. SCORE FROM YOUR WRIST Leave your phone in your pocket. The Apple Watch app puts the score on your wrist: tap to award the point, undo with a labeled button that tells you exactly what you're undoing. Watch and phone stay in lockstep and reconcile automatically if they ever disagree, even after a restart mid-match. AUTOMATIC ROTATIONS & LINEUPS Enter your roster and VolleyRef tracks who's where. Rotations happen automatically on side-outs. Substitution rules are enforced for you, including libero tracking with up to 2 liberos per team. LIVE SCOREBOARD, TV MODE & STREAMING Share your match with a link or QR code and spectators follow along live on their own phones. Pair with a TV or projector for a full-screen scoreboard, complete with a warmup countdown before each set. Streaming the match? Add the scoreboard overlay link to your broadcast for a clean live score bug. No extra hardware needed. NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM Bad gym WiFi is where VolleyRef shines. Your devices discover each other courtside and pair directly over a secure, encrypted device-to-device connection, so phone, watch, and TV stay in sync with zero internet. Every point is saved on your device the moment you tap it and syncs to the cloud when you're back online. You will never lose the score. FULL REFEREE TOOLKIT - Timeouts and technical timeouts - Yellow and red cards (warnings, penalties, expulsions) - Substitution tracking with eligibility enforcement - Undo/redo on every action - Point-by-point history per set OFFICIAL SCORESHEETS Generate FIVB-style scoresheets automatically, even mid-match for the sets already played. Export as PDF, ready for league submission or your own records. TEAM TEMPLATES Save your rosters and reuse them match after match. Set player numbers, captains, setters, and liberos once, then start a new match in seconds. MATCH SHARING & STATS Share live match links with parents and fans. After the match, review point-by-point breakdowns, player stats, and set summaries, and export highlight cues to line up your match video. FREE TO TRY Your first 3 matches are free. Subscribe to unlock unlimited matches with every feature included. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@volleyref.app

Screenshots

V3 screens
VolleyRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against VolleyRef's 3. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. VolleyRef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update weekly, VolleyRef every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
V versus VolleyRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVolleyRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV-SCORE, LLCDan Zrobok

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VolleyRef

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VolleyRef free?
VolleyRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or VolleyRef have ads?
Neither V nor VolleyRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or VolleyRef?
V ships an update weekly, and VolleyRef every 10 days. Most recently, V was updated on June 9, 2026 and VolleyRef on September 10, 2026.

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