Comparison

ScoreZilla vs RefReady

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

Head to head
About

ScoreZilla

Features
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ScoreZilla - Your Ultimate Sports Scoreboard Keep track of every point, set, and quarter with ScoreZilla, the intuitive scoreboard app for coaches, referees, and players. SUPPORTED SPORTS • Volleyball - 5-set matches (25 pts, 15 in deciding set) • Beach Volleyball - Best of 3 (21 pts, 15 in deciding set) • Basketball - 4 quarters with +1, +2, +3 buttons FEATURES • Easy one-tap scoring with large, clear displays • Custom team names for each match • Complete point-by-point history • Automatic set/quarter tracking • Undo support for quick corrections • Share match results • Dark & Light mode PERFECT FOR • Coaches and referees • Parents at youth games • Pickup games with friends • Tournament organizers No ads. No subscriptions. Just a clean, fast scoreboard. Download ScoreZilla now!

About

RefReady

Features
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RefReady is the all-in-one app for youth soccer referees — built for everyone from brand-new Grade 8 refs to seasoned officials working their way to MLS NEXT. MATCH DAY • Live match timer with stoppage time and period control • Track yellow and red cards, fouls, goals, and substitutions in real time • Sin bin support for leagues that use temporary dismissals • Quick, glanceable controls designed for the field SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS • Import games from ArbiterSports, Assignr, and GameOfficials • See your full schedule at a glance • Browse the Opportunity Board to claim open games posted by coordinators • Coordinators can post and manage open assignments directly in the app EARNINGS & MILEAGE • Log game fees automatically from your schedule • Track mileage to and from matches • Easy summaries for tax season GROW AS A REFEREE • Laws of the Game quiz to sharpen your knowledge • Career pathway progression from Grade 8 through MLS NEXT • Track your match history and milestones COMMUNITY • Connect with other refs in your area • Share tips, ask questions, and support each other Designed for refs as young as 13. Whether you're working your first U10 game or chasing the top of the pyramid, RefReady keeps everything you need in your pocket.

Screenshots

ScoreZilla4 screens
RefReady3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RefReady at weekly against ScoreZilla's fortnightly. ScoreZilla's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreZilla ships an update fortnightly, RefReady weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScoreZilla versus RefReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreZillaRefReady
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDIGIPATHDrew Russell

In-app purchases

None

ScoreZilla

No in-app purchases

None

RefReady

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoreZilla free?
ScoreZilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefReady free?
RefReady is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScoreZilla or RefReady have ads?
Neither ScoreZilla nor RefReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreZilla or RefReady?
ScoreZilla ships an update fortnightly, and RefReady weekly. Most recently, ScoreZilla was updated on October 31, 2026 and RefReady on October 25, 2026.

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