Comparison

Referee Simulator vs SLFM

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

Head to head
About

Referee Simulator

Step into the role of a professional soccer referee in this career simulation game. Make crucial decisions on the field, manage player interactions, and utilize VAR technology to climb the ranks from amateur to elite levels. Your performance impacts match outcomes, league standings, and your personal reputation.

Highlights
  • Call fouls and show cards
  • Manage player confrontations
  • Utilize VAR technology
  • Progress through referee ranks
  • Analyze post-match performance
  • Purchase new equipment
  • Text-based match simulations
Features
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REFEREE CAREER: SOCCER DECISION MAKER BLOW THE WHISTLE, MAKE THE CALL Step into the boots of a professional soccer referee in this unique career simulation game. Your decisions shape matches, championships, and your own career path. Start from the bottom of the referee ranks and work your way up to the elite professional level! * Call fouls, award penalties, and show cards * Manage player confrontations and maintain control * Use VAR technology to review critical moments * Time your calls perfectly to maintain match flow * Experience unique match scenarios each game COMPREHENSIVE REFEREE CAREER Begin your journey in the lower divisions (C Class) and climb your way to the prestigious Professional Class: * C Class: Amateur matches, perfect for learning the basics * B Class: Semi-professional matches with growing expectations * A Class: Professional matches with intense scrutiny * PRO Class: Elite matches with the highest pressure and rewards Your performance determines how quickly you advance through the ranks. Exceptional referees can fast-track their careers! MATCH AFTERMATH & REPUTATION Every decision you make affects your reputation in the soccer world: * View detailed post-match performance ratings * Read social media reactions to your most controversial calls * See how fans, players, and coaches respond to your decisions LEAGUE TABLE & CHAMPIONSHIP IMPACT Your decisions don't just affect individual matches - they can change entire championships: * Access league tables to see team standings * Understand the stakes of each match you officiate * Balance fairness with the intense atmosphere of crucial matches REFEREE DEVELOPMENT & CUSTOMIZATION Earn money from each match based on your performance and division level: * Visit the Referee Shop to purchase new equipments AUTHENTIC SOCCER EXPERIENCE Immerse yourself in a realistic soccer world: * Detailed Text-Based match simulations with dynamic player movements * Weather conditions that affect match flow and visibility VAR TECHNOLOGY MASTERY Modern soccer relies on 2D video review technology - master it to excel: * Make the final call after careful analysis * Review incidents from multiple camera angles * Make the final call after careful analysis REALISTIC PROGRESSION SYSTEM Your career advancement depends on consistent performance: * Complete season objectives to earn promotions * Risk demotion if your performance falls below standards Experience the beautiful game from a completely new perspective! REFEREE CAREER: SOCCER DECISION SIMULATOR puts you in control of the most important decisions in the sport. Your journey from amateur fields to professional stadiums begins with a whistle and a rulebook. Do you have what it takes to reach the top of the refereeing world? Download now and make the call! https://www.akinaksoydev.com/frs-privacy

About

SLFM

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Tired of polished football sims with billion-pound transfers and pristine stadiums? This isn't that. Sunday League Football Manager drops you onto a muddy council pitch with eleven hungover blokes, a wonky goal and one job: survive the season. Your biggest worry isn't the title race — it's getting 'Sicknote' Steve to pay his overdue subs. PLAYERS WITH ACTUAL PERSONALITIES Every player has a personality that shapes how they react to you — fiery Egos, dependable Workhorses, sensitive Peacemakers, unreliable Socialites. The heart of it is the gap between who they think they are and who they really are: the lad convinced he's The Architect who actually just hoofs it into row Z. That disconnect cracks wide open under pressure and drives bespoke match commentary. Players form friendships, best-mate bonds and proper grudges that spill off the pitch — into training-ground fights, group-chat meltdowns, and the occasional walkout in solidarity. THE WEEKLY GRIND Live the authentic cycle: Monday's match fallout and recovery, Wednesday training, Friday's flood of excuses landing in your inbox, and Sunday's drama. Miss a step and it'll bite you. MATCH DAY Games play out in sharp, cutting text commentary that reflects who's actually on the pitch. Set your tactics (anything from 'Hoof It' to 'Park the Bus'), pick your mentality, make your three subs, and burn 'Shout' points for a boost when it's slipping away. Read the room at half-time — the right team talk depends entirely on who's standing in front of you. And when all else fails, there's always the Hairdryer. THE DOG & DUCK — YOUR SECOND OFFICE Post-match, you're in the pub: listening to moaning, handing out Man of the Match, prising subs out of tight fists, and scouting new talent by buying rounds until their better judgement caves and they sign. DODGY FINANCES Balance a budget held together with sellotape. Cover match fees, pay league fines for every card (then chase the culprit for the money), run unreliable fundraisers and court sponsors to keep the lights on. BUILD A LEGACY Climb an eight-division league with promotion and relegation, chase cup glory, and watch your story stack up in the Manager's Journal — your CV, your trophy cabinet, your club records and your fiercest rivalries. A deep management sim with real character and strategic depth beyond the numbers. Built for portrait mode and made for your commute, your lunch break, or a quiet pint. Can you handle the chaos and drag your unlikely lads to Sunday League immortality?

Screenshots

Referee Simulator4 screens
SLFM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Referee Simulator at #136 against SLFM's unranked. Referee Simulator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Referee Simulator costs $0.99 and SLFM $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Referee Simulator versus SLFM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferee SimulatorSLFM
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkin AksoyScott Andrews

In-app purchases

None

Referee Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

SLFM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Referee Simulator free?
Referee Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLFM free?
SLFM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Referee Simulator or SLFM have ads?
Neither Referee Simulator nor SLFM shows ads.

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