Comparison

StripeTime vs Officiating Journal

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

Head to head
About

StripeTime

Features
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Leave the bulk clock tracking equipment in the locker room. StripeTime is the comprehensive game management tool designed by officials, for officials. Built exclusively for Apple Watch and iOS, it puts the entire game state on your wrist so you can focus on the play, not the bookkeeping. Key Features: -- Precision Play Clocks: Manage 25/40-second play clocks with dedicated haptic feedback so you know exactly when to flag a delay of game. -- Extra Game State Tracking: Effortlessly Quarters, and Timeouts. -- Haptic Alerts: Get subtle vibration alerts when timers expire, ensuring you never miss a beat even in a loud stadium. -- Audio recording for fouls. No need to write anything down or carry a separate recorder. -- Half time timer. Set a countdown so you know when to return to the field. -- Companion iOS App: Review your game recordings on the watch or sync to the phone for a larger experience. Privacy First: We believe your data belongs to you. StripeTime is built with a strict "No Data Collection" policy. -- No Account Required. -- No Location Tracking. -- No User Analytics. -- No Third-Party Ad Trackers. Free for the 2026 Season: We are committed to supporting the officiating community. Enjoy full access to all StripeTime features completely free throughout 2026. Enjoy!

About

Officiating Journal

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Officiating Journal is the game log built for working sports officials: football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track, ice hockey, wrestling, lacrosse, and flag football. LOG EVERY ASSIGNMENT Record the matchup, level, rules, division, conference, venue, crew, and your position. Log during the game (quick taps for scoring plays, fouls, timeouts, and reviews, with a live running score) or fill in the full card afterward. Each sport gets its own periods, crew positions, and event types, and NFHS, NCAA, pro, and youth rulebooks change what you log. Add photos of the crew, scoreboard, or field to any game; they stay on your device. ASSIGNMENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR Schedule a game the moment the assignor sends it, or import your ArbiterSports schedule. Upcoming games sit at the top of your list, and one tap puts them on Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook with kickoff, arrival time, and venue. On game day, tap Start logging. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS (PRO) Game fees with unpaid, invoiced, and paid status; mileage as reimbursement or tax deduction at the IRS rate for each game's date; travel expenses; season insights; and a tax-year packet with a 1099-by-assignor report for your accountant. Pro is a one-time purchase. Logging is free, forever. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Works offline. Everything lives on your device unless you create an optional account to sync between phone, tablet, and the web app at officiatingjournal.app. Sync is end-to-end encrypted with a passphrase only you know, so we can't read your games. Back up, export a spreadsheet, delete your account, or move to a new phone any time. Built by an official's family, for officials.

Screenshots

StripeTime3 screens
Officiating Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StripeTime at none against Officiating Journal's 1. Officiating Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Officiating Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StripeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StripeTime versus Officiating Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStripeTimeOfficiating Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher CaddellMurray Movement Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

StripeTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Officiating Journal

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is StripeTime free?
StripeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Officiating Journal free?
Officiating Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StripeTime or Officiating Journal have ads?
Neither StripeTime nor Officiating Journal shows ads.

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