Whistle Pro vs Soccer Ref Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whistle Pro
This app helps referees manage matches efficiently. It offers on-field tools like timers and scorekeeping, and off-field features for reviewing, reporting, and expense tracking. Premium features unlock advanced management capabilities for a comprehensive refereeing experience.
- On-field timer and scorekeeping
- Player and card tracking
- Match report export (PDF/CSV)
- Expense management
- Automatic match import
- Apple Health and GPS integration (Premium)
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Whistle Pro streamlines match management so you can stay focused on what matters most: refereeing with precision and confidence. Your Apple Watch becomes your on-field partner: timer, score, cards, player numbers, and match events, all right on your wrist. Your iPhone takes over off the field: prepare matches, manage lineups, review detailed reports, track expenses and statistics, and synchronize with Spordle. On the field • Smart timer with pause management • Goal, card, and player number tracking • Full support for overtime and shootouts • End-of-period pre-alert • Match pauses for injuries or substitutions • Detailed match sheet ready to export as PDF • Futsal mode with accumulated fouls • Synchronization between Apple Watch and iPhone Spordle integration • Direct import of your Spordle assignments • Import teams, fields, and match officials • Import and validate team lineups • Manage players, staff members, and jersey numbers • Support for affiliate players and multiple roles • Send lineups and match events back to Spordle • Upload PDF match sheets to Spordle After the match • Full match reports available on Apple Watch and iPhone • Batch CSV/Excel export with filters and statistics • Match history and results • Detailed PDF match reports Expense management • Track equipment, meals, travel, and other expenses • Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly recurring expenses • Detailed CSV/Excel exports • Automatic calculation of yearly totals Whistle Pro Premium Unlock the complete toolkit for referees who want to manage their season more efficiently: • Category management • Field and Home Location management with distance calculation • Spordle integration and external calendar imports • Apple Health data and GPS tracking • Plan more than 3 upcoming matches • Export matches in CSV format • Export individual matches as PDF • Edit teams and manage lineups Whistle Pro supports your workflow before, during, and after every match, directly from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Soccer Ref Watch
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Designed by referees for referees, this app replaces the traditional pen and paper with a streamlined, wrist-based experience. KEY FEATURES: Professional Match Timing: Precision countdown and count-up timers. Smart stoppage time tracking. New: Customize half duration (e.g., 45, 40, or 30 minutes) directly on your watch before kick-off. Seamless Event Recording: Quick Input: Log Goals, Yellow/Red Cards, and Substitutions with just a few taps. Smart Keypad: Our new, bubble-style numeric keypad makes entering player numbers fast and accurate, even with sweaty fingers. Team Customization: Set team names and jersey colors to match the teams on the pitch. Fitness & Health Integration: RefereeWatch integrates with HealthKit to track your movement during the match. Record your distance run, heart rate, and calories burned, saving the match as a workout session. Data Sync: Securely sync your match reports to the cloud. Review match logs and event timelines on the companion iPhone app after the final whistle. Whether you are officiating a local Sunday league or a competitive tournament, RefereeWatch ensures you never miss a moment. Note: This app requires an Apple Watch to function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soccer Ref Watch at none against Whistle Pro's 2. 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
Both are free to download. Whistle Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Soccer Ref Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whistle Pro | Soccer Ref Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Lefebvre | 星南 朱 |
In-app purchases
Whistle Pro
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Integrate$0.99
Soccer Ref Watch
No in-app purchases







