Comparison

Cou'n'Timer vs MatchDay Hub

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

Head to head
About

Cou'n'Timer

Manage match timing, scores, and breaks for sports like rugby and football. Optimized for Apple Watch, it offers real-time updates between devices, useful for referees, assistants, and coaches.

Highlights
  • Match timer and score control
  • Rugby, football, and general match modes
  • Water break and halftime management
  • Real-time iPhone/Apple Watch sync
  • Step count tracking via HealthKit
Features
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Cou’n’Timer is a scorekeeping and match timer app designed for referees in sports such as rugby and soccer. Manage match time, scores, Water Breaks (WBT), Half Time (HT), and match results with timelines—all through simple, intuitive controls. Optimized for Apple Watch, Cou’n’Timer gives you quick access to essential controls right on your wrist during a match. It also works as a standalone iPhone app, with an improved Game screen for managing and displaying match information. When used with a paired Apple Watch, match information is displayed on the iPhone in real time, making it useful for sharing updates with assistants, coaches, and spectators. Alternatively, an assistant can manage scores and match time from the iPhone, allowing the referee to focus on officiating. Key Features - Easily control the match timer and scores - Dedicated rugby and soccer modes - Touch and hold a scorecard to access rugby scoring options - Automatic Half Time and Water Break management - Game screen supporting standalone iPhone use - Automatic iPhone screen dimming when inactive - Step tracking on Apple Watch using HealthKit - Total step count displayed after each match - Real-time sharing of match information between iPhone and Apple Watch Please note: This app is designed exclusively for iPhone and Apple Watch. iPad and Mac are not supported. Purchase Information - Cou’n’Timer offers both an auto-renewable subscription and a lifetime license. - Subscription name: Cou’n’Timer Subscription - Subscription period: 2 months, automatically renewed - Subscription price: US$0.99 - Lifetime license: US$9.99, one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://lush-pulsar-8ad.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-23c475a0243980998881d98abf40eab4?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MatchDay Hub

Features
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Match Day Hub makes match day simple. Log every goal, card, penalty, and substitution live — all on one screen, with big buttons, no scrolling, and no signal required. Quickly set up matches with your squad, opposition, and home or away status, and capture a full record of every game. The free version gives you everything you need to manage one team: build and maintain your squad, log match events in real time, and review a complete match history. Every event is timestamped automatically, so you never have to reconstruct what happened after the whistle. For managers running multiple teams or looking for deeper insights, Elite adds advanced features: track and store games for all your teams, see detailed player and team stats over time, and uncover trends in discipline, home vs away performance, and set-piece vs open-play goals. Elite builds on the same simple match-day workflow while giving you the insight to plan, analyse, and improve across seasons.

Screenshots

Cou'n'Timer1 screens
MatchDay Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchDay Hub at none against Cou'n'Timer's 2. MatchDay Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Cou'n'Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. MatchDay Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Cou'n'Timer versus MatchDay Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCou'n'TimerMatchDay Hub
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenji HommaBen Aucamp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cou'n'Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Two-Month Subscription2 Months trial$0.992 Months
One-time1
  • LifetimeLicense$9.99
None

MatchDay Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cou'n'Timer free?
Cou'n'Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchDay Hub free?
MatchDay Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cou'n'Timer or MatchDay Hub have ads?
Neither Cou'n'Timer nor MatchDay Hub shows ads.

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