Comparison

TAIMA vs RefReady

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

Head to head
About

TAIMA

Manage sports games with customizable timers, scoreboards, and automatic team assignment. Receive notifications for game events and track progress with Live Activities. Supports portrait and landscape modes for flexible use.

Highlights
  • Customizable game timers
  • Mid-game and end-of-game alerts
  • Integrated scoreboard
  • Automatic team assignment tool
  • Live Activities for real-time progress
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Scheduled game reminders
Features
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Make game management easy with customizable timers, scoreboards, random team assignment, and notifications with sound and Live Activities. - Game Timer: Preset game and break times (e.g., 5/10/15 min and 1/2/3 min) with a custom slider. - Mid-game & End-of-game Alerts: Get push, sound, and haptic notifications at the halfway point and when the game ends. - Scoreboard: Keep track of scores effortlessly. - Team Assignment Tool: Automatically create optimal teams of 4, 5, or 6 players just by entering names. Supports shuffling and resetting. - Live Activities (iOS): Check real-time game progress right from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. - Portrait/Landscape Mode: Use the app in either vertical or horizontal orientation. - Scheduled Reminders: Set up reminders for future games or events.

About

RefReady

Features
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RefReady is the all-in-one app for youth soccer referees — built for everyone from brand-new Grade 8 refs to seasoned officials working their way to MLS NEXT. MATCH DAY • Live match timer with stoppage time and period control • Track yellow and red cards, fouls, goals, and substitutions in real time • Sin bin support for leagues that use temporary dismissals • Quick, glanceable controls designed for the field SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS • Import games from ArbiterSports, Assignr, and GameOfficials • See your full schedule at a glance • Browse the Opportunity Board to claim open games posted by coordinators • Coordinators can post and manage open assignments directly in the app EARNINGS & MILEAGE • Log game fees automatically from your schedule • Track mileage to and from matches • Easy summaries for tax season GROW AS A REFEREE • Laws of the Game quiz to sharpen your knowledge • Career pathway progression from Grade 8 through MLS NEXT • Track your match history and milestones COMMUNITY • Connect with other refs in your area • Share tips, ask questions, and support each other Designed for refs as young as 13. Whether you're working your first U10 game or chasing the top of the pyramid, RefReady keeps everything you need in your pocket.

Screenshots

TAIMA4 screens
RefReady3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TAIMA at every 3 days against RefReady's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAIMA ships an update every 3 days, RefReady weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TAIMA versus RefReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAIMARefReady
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungsu ChoiDrew Russell

In-app purchases

None

TAIMA

No in-app purchases

None

RefReady

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TAIMA free?
TAIMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefReady free?
RefReady is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TAIMA or RefReady have ads?
Neither TAIMA nor RefReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TAIMA or RefReady?
TAIMA ships an update every 3 days, and RefReady weekly. Most recently, TAIMA was updated on October 15, 2026 and RefReady on October 19, 2026.

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