Comparison

Ref90 vs RugbyCoach.AI

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
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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

RugbyCoach.AI

Features
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RugbyCoach.AI is the match day companion built specifically for grassroots rugby coaches. Track the score, log every try, penalty and yellow card in real time, and share live updates with parents, players and supporters — all from the touchline. MATCH TRACKING - Count-up or count-down timer with half-time management - Log tries, conversions, penalty goals, drop goals and penalty tries - Record who scored and who kicked — by name - Yellow card timer with live countdown for each carded player - Full match timeline with minute-by-minute event log TEAM MANAGEMENT - Save your squads with shirt numbers and kicker lists - Set up home and away teams in seconds - Track kickoff team for both halves automatically SHARE THE MOMENT - Share live score updates to WhatsApp, Facebook or any app - Post-match result card ready to share instantly YOUR TEAMS, YOUR DATA - Works offline — all match data stored on your device - Import fixtures directly from England Rugby - Secure account keeps your data safe Built by a rugby coach, for rugby coaches. From grassroots to the touchline, RugbyCoach.AI keeps you focused on the game.

Screenshots

Ref904 screens
RugbyCoach.AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RugbyCoach.AI at Free against Ref90's $7.99. RugbyCoach.AI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Ref90's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On 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

RugbyCoach.AI is free to download; Ref90 costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Ref90 versus RugbyCoach.AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRef90RugbyCoach.AI
Price$7.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstride LtdNicholas Scott

In-app purchases

None

Ref90

No in-app purchases

None

RugbyCoach.AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ref90 free?
Ref90 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RugbyCoach.AI free?
RugbyCoach.AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ref90 or RugbyCoach.AI have ads?
RugbyCoach.AI shows ads; Ref90 does not.

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