Comparison

Referee Simulator vs Refline

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

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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

Refline

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Take the hardest job on the pitch: be the referee. In Refline you watch real match footage and make the call in seconds. Penalty or dive? Yellow or red? Should that flag go up? The decision is yours - and so are the consequences. A 34-WEEK SEASON You start in the amateur league. Correct calls earn points, mistakes cost them. Score well enough and you get promoted: third tier, second tier, top flight, then Europe's biggest leagues. Cup matches are worth more - and punish mistakes harder. POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE When the whistle goes, the microphones turn to you. What you say changes how the press and the clubs see you. POSITION OF THE DAY One position each day, the same for everyone in the world. Make your call, then see how other referees voted. Solve it daily and build your streak. CHAT ROOM Discuss today's real fixtures with other referees. Rate the referee's performance, predict the score, argue about the calls. REFEREE RANKINGS All-time and weekly leaderboards. Every career competes separately - see where you stand and climb.

Screenshots

Referee Simulator4 screens
Refline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Refline at Free against Referee Simulator's $0.99. Refline also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Referee Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Refline is free to download; Referee Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Refline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Referee Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Refline every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Referee Simulator versus Refline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferee SimulatorRefline
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkin Aksoyismail ARSLAN

In-app purchases

None

Referee Simulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Refline

One-time1
  • Reklamları Kaldır$0.99

Questions

Is Referee Simulator free?
Referee Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refline free?
Refline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Referee Simulator or Refline have ads?
Refline shows ads; Referee Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Referee Simulator or Refline?
Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Refline every 5 days. Most recently, Referee Simulator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Refline on October 14, 2026.

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