Better Rugby Ref V2 vs RugbyRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Better Rugby Ref V2
This app helps rugby referees manage matches with an Apple Watch companion. Configure game settings, track events, and generate detailed match summaries for professional reporting.
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable match settings
- 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby support
- Detailed match summaries
- Professional reporting
- Match history and export
- Sin bin and kick timer settings
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Better RUGBY REFEREE MASTER & WATCH APP The ultimate companion app for rugby referees using Apple Watch. Configure match settings on iPhone, referee on Apple Watch, and receive comprehensive match summaries with email capability. KEY FEATURES: APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION • Send complete match setup to Apple Watch • Configure teams, colors, and custom durations • Receive completed match data from Watch • Seamless two-way communication MATCH MANAGEMENT • Support for 15s, 10s, and 7s rugby formats • Fully customizable match durations • Custom sin bin durations (2-20 minutes) • Adjustable kick timer settings • Half-time break configuration PROFESSIONAL REPORTING • Receive detailed match data from Watch • View complete event timeline • Email match summaries with all events • Scoring breakdown included • Card information with timestamps MATCH HISTORY • Save all completed matches locally • View past match details • Email previous match summaries • Export match data as JSON • Swipe to delete old matches WATCH APP FEATURES (Companion) • Extended 1-hour runtime session • Background sin bin notifications • Smart cross-half yellow card tracking • Automatic kick timer after tries • Real-time half-time break countdown • Manual match progression controls DUAL APP SYSTEM This Master app works alongside the separate "Rugby Referee Game" app (v1.1.0). Use the Master app to configure and sync with Watch, or launch the Game app for full iPhone refereeing experience. SUPPORTED FORMATS: • 15s Rugby: 40-minute halves, 10-minute sin bins • 10s Rugby: 10-minute halves, 5-minute sin bins • 7s Rugby: 7-minute halves, 2-minute sin bins • Custom: Configure any duration combination REQUIREMENTS: • Apple Watch (watchOS 9.0+) • iPhone (iOS 16.0+) • Email configured on device for summaries • Optional: Rugby Referee Game app for iPhone matches Perfect for professional referees, amateur leagues, school matches, and tournament organizers. Get accurate timing, smart alerts, and professional match documentation.
RugbyRef
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Rugby Ref makes every referee decision make sense. Whether you're new to rugby or a lifelong fan, Rugby Ref connects you to live matches and explains every whistle in real time — in plain English, with context that makes sense to American sports fans. FOR FANS • Join a live match with a 6-character game code, or discover games happening near you • Get instant notifications when the referee makes a call • Read clear explanations of all 86+ rugby infractions — what happened, why it's a penalty, and what happens next • Follow the score, match clock, cards, and substitutions live • Try Demo Mode to explore the app without a live match FOR HOSTS • Broadcast referee calls to your audience in real time • Speak the call — voice recognition matches it to the infraction database • Or browse and select calls by category: Penalty, Free Kick, Scrum, and more • Set up teams with custom names, colors, and rosters for player-level attribution • Generate a game code fans can use to tune in from anywhere LEARN THE GAME • Plain-language explanations written for fans raised on football, basketball, and hockey • Understand scrums, rucks, mauls, advantage, and every card — as they happen Download Rugby Ref and never lose the thread of the match again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RugbyRef at Free against Better Rugby Ref V2's $4.99. RugbyRef also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On update cadence, 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
RugbyRef is free to download; Better Rugby Ref V2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Better Rugby Ref V2 | RugbyRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Mark Shapiro | DINK Productions LLC |
In-app purchases
Better Rugby Ref V2
No in-app purchases
RugbyRef
No in-app purchases
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