Comparison

Ref90 vs ScoreKeeper

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Match timers
  • Full match control
  • Offline functionality
  • Post-match review
  • Earnings tracking
  • Digital coin toss
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

ScoreKeeper

Features
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ScoreKeeper is the simplest way to keep score on iPhone and Apple Watch. Tap to add a point. Glance at your wrist for the current score. Never lose track of a game again. Designed for friends, families, and anyone who plays for fun — from pickup basketball to late-night ping pong. EIGHT SPORTS, READY TO GO • Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Padel • Pickleball, Volleyball, Football, Ping Pong • American Football with full scoring: TD, FG, XP, 2-Point, Safety iPHONE ↔ APPLE WATCH SYNC Start a match on your phone, finish on your wrist. Every tap updates both devices live. LIVE SCOREBOARD MODE AirPlay your score to any TV and turn the room into a court. Giant numbers, team colors, match timer. MATCH HISTORY & STATS Every match is saved. See win rates, streaks, and per-sport breakdowns in your personal dashboard. SHAREABLE MATCH CARDS Auto-generated cards designed for Instagram Stories and Twitter. One tap to share the final score. ALWAYS-ON APPLE WATCH Score stays visible on your wrist, even when your arm drops. SIRI SUPPORT "Add a point in ScoreKeeper" — hands-free scoring mid-game. CUSTOM TEAM NAMES & COLORS Make it yours. Drag to reorder your favorite sports on the home screen. PLAY 3 MATCHES FREE Unlock ScoreKeeper Pro for unlimited matches — one-time, yours forever. No subscription. No ads. Built by an indie developer who just wanted a better way to keep score.

Screenshots

Ref904 screens
ScoreKeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScoreKeeper at Free against Ref90's $7.99. ScoreKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Ref90's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On ads, 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

ScoreKeeper is free to download; Ref90 costs $7.99 up front. ScoreKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ref90 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ref90 ships an update every 3 weeks, ScoreKeeper every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ref90 versus ScoreKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRef90ScoreKeeper
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstride LtdAli Al-Muhanna

In-app purchases

None

Ref90

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScoreKeeper

One-time1
  • ScoreKeeper Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Ref90 free?
Ref90 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScoreKeeper free?
ScoreKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ref90 or ScoreKeeper have ads?
Neither Ref90 nor ScoreKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ref90 or ScoreKeeper?
Ref90 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScoreKeeper every 3 days. Most recently, Ref90 was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScoreKeeper on October 25, 2026.

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