Comparison

Schiriuhr vs EliteReferee

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

Head to head
About

Schiriuhr

Features
Read full description

Schiriuhr is the professional timer app for referees — designed to run entirely on your Apple Watch, so you never have to look away from the field. As a referee, a plain stopwatch isn't enough. Schiriuhr was built to start and stop game time and track both teams' scores at once, without ever taking your eyes off the pitch. FEATURES • Precise Timing — High-precision countdown timer for game time and periods, accurate to the second. • Score Tracking — Tap a team's segment to record a goal. Double-tap or long-press to instantly undo the last entry. • Period Management — Period indicator (P1 / HT / P2) always visible. An HT button appears automatically after the first period. • Built for Any Sport — Designed with handball in mind, but period durations and break times are freely adjustable for ice hockey, water polo, or any sport you referee. • Penalty Card Tracking — Record Yellow Cards, 2-Minute Penalties, Red Cards, and Red+Blue Cards directly on your wrist, each timestamped. Yellow cards are automatically capped at 3 per team. • Digital Crown Time Adjustment — Pause the timer and rotate the Digital Crown to adjust remaining game time on the fly — perfect for stoppage time and referee decisions. • Always-On Display — The watch face stays active and readable throughout the entire match. • Game Summary — After the final whistle, an automatic summary shows the final score, match configuration, and full game log. • Resume Match — Open Schiriuhr and tap "Continue" — your last match picks up right where you left off, even after a watch restart. • Haptic Feedback — Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback, plus a strong triple-pulse warning 30 seconds before the final whistle. • Watch Face Complications — Live score and timer right on your watch face via WidgetKit complications and the Smart Stack widget. No third-party trackers. Built by a referee, for referees.

About

EliteReferee

Manage soccer matches from your iPhone and Apple Watch with a clean interface. Track time, score, cards, and substitutions, with automatic syncing and detailed match history. Focus on officiating with smart alerts and custom notifications.

Highlights
  • iPhone and Apple Watch integration
  • Real-time score and card tracking
  • Substitution management
  • Automatic match report syncing
  • Comprehensive match history
  • Smart time alerts
  • Customizable notifications
Features
Read full description

Elite Referee is the all-in-one match management app built for soccer referees at every level — from youth leagues to competitive adult play. Stay in control of every match with a clean, refreshed interface designed for the sideline, not the office. APPLE WATCH + iPHONE Create your match on your iPhone before you even step on the pitch. When you're ready, send it straight to your Apple Watch and run the entire game from your wrist — timer, score, cards, substitutions, and more. When the final whistle blows, the full match report syncs back to your iPhone automatically. MATCH HISTORY Every match is saved with the date and time so you always have a complete record. Review past games anytime, or load a saved match onto your Apple Watch whenever you need it. SMART ALERTS Never lose track of time again. Elite Referee alerts you automatically when a period ends so you're always in sync with the clock, even during the most intense moments on the pitch. CUSTOM NOTIFICATIONS Set up notifications your way to stay informed throughout the match without missing a beat. NEW INTERFACE Completely redesigned on both Apple Watch and iPhone. Cleaner, faster, and easier to navigate when the game is moving fast and every second counts. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. Pay once and own it. Elite Referee is a one-time purchase — no monthly fees, no paywalls, no surprises. Whether you're officiating your first match or your thousandth, Elite Referee keeps the details organized so you can focus on the game.

Screenshots

Schiriuhr4 screens
EliteReferee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Schiriuhr at Free against EliteReferee's $8.99. Schiriuhr also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). EliteReferee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Schiriuhr is free to download; EliteReferee costs $8.99 up front. Schiriuhr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EliteReferee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schiriuhr ships an update every 4 weeks, EliteReferee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Schiriuhr versus EliteReferee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchiriuhrEliteReferee
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus BucherRicardo Diaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Schiriuhr

One-time1
  • Schiriuhr Premium$1.99
None

EliteReferee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schiriuhr free?
Schiriuhr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EliteReferee free?
EliteReferee costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Schiriuhr or EliteReferee have ads?
Neither Schiriuhr nor EliteReferee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schiriuhr or EliteReferee?
Schiriuhr ships an update every 4 weeks, and EliteReferee monthly. Most recently, Schiriuhr was updated on October 11, 2026 and EliteReferee on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons