Ref90 vs LemonScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ref90
This app helps football referees manage matches directly from their Apple Watch. It tracks game timers, logs incidents, and records earnings, allowing officials to focus on the game without distractions. Designed for ease of use, it works offline and provides post-match review capabilities.
- Match timers
- Full match control
- Offline functionality
- Post-match review
- Earnings tracking
- Digital coin toss
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Ref90 – The Referee’s Match Companion Managing a game is hard enough. Let your Apple Watch handle the admin. Ref90 is built for grassroots to semi-pro football referees. It helps you track everything that matters during a match — quickly, clearly, and without breaking focus. • No phone. • No signal. • No distractions. Key features • Match timers – Kick-off, half-time, added time, sin bins, water breaks and period breaks, all managed directly from your wrist. • Full match control – Log goals, fouls, substitutions and key incidents in seconds, even while play is live. • Ref-first design – Built for fast taps, sweaty hands and quick glances. No fiddly menus. • Works offline – No iPhone or internet connection required. Ideal for rural pitches and Sunday mornings. • Post-match review – Check full match logs after the final whistle to support reports and admin. • Easy sharing – Share game logs, reviews and bank details when needed. • Earnings tracking – Keep track of match fees and season totals. • Digital coin toss – One tap. No lost coins. No arguments. Why Ref90? Because referees should referee — not juggle notebooks, watches and guesswork. Ref90 keeps the basics under control so you can focus on positioning, decisions and player management. Designed for • Grassroots referees • Semi-pro officials • Sunday league to Saturday tournaments • Anyone who wants less hassle on match day This is a one-time purchase that permanently unlocks the app. No subscriptions or recurring payments. Terms of use: https://ref90.com/terms Privacy policy: https://ref90.com/privacy
LemonScore
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LemonScore Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for the LemonScore scoreboard software. Connect wirelessly via your local network to the scoreboard. GAME CONTROL - Adjust the score for both teams – with a single tap - Start, stop, and manually correct the match clock - Timer mode for countdowns and custom time sequences - Enable and disable stoppage time - Full penalty shootout control – including Sudden Death MEDIA & ANIMATIONS - Trigger goal, offside, yellow/red card, and substitution animations - Select player and team for each animation - Play and control playlists with images and videos - Show and hide banners MUSIC - Browse and play music playlists - Control playback: Play, Pause, Next, Previous - Adjust volume, enable shuffle and loop CUSTOM SHORTCUTS - Create your own shortcut cards with colors and icons - Assign multiple actions to a single button - Customize the layout of your remote control CONNECTION & SECURITY - Automatic discovery of LemonScore on the network via Bonjour - Manual connection via IP address also available - Secure authentication with a 6-digit PIN - Real-time synchronization across multiple devices simultaneously ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Blackout mode - Haptic feedback (adjustable) - Coex display monitoring (brightness, temperature, status) - Optimized for iPhone and iPad Requirement: LemonScore Desktop App (v1.5.0 or later) on the same network. Available at lemon-score.ch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LemonScore at Free against Ref90's $7.99. LemonScore also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Ref90's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On 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
LemonScore is free to download; Ref90 costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ref90 ships an update every 3 weeks, LemonScore every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ref90 | LemonScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #129 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Instride Ltd | Dario Tschannen |
In-app purchases
Ref90
No in-app purchases
LemonScore
No in-app purchases








