Comparison

RefKick vs BUKT

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

Head to head
About

RefKick

This professional tool helps football referees manage matches efficiently by tracking time, scores, and disciplinary actions. It supports multi-referee collaboration and provides detailed match timelines and running heatmaps for post-match analysis. Designed for ease of use on Apple Watch and iPhone, it ensures reliable officiating.

Highlights
  • Match timing with added time calculation
  • Score tracking with goal cancellation
  • Disciplinary recording (yellow/red cards)
  • Multi-device integration for referee roles
  • Automatic match event timeline generation
  • Running heatmap visualization
  • Apple Watch optimized interface
Features
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RefKick — A Match Tool for Football Referees RefKick is a professional match control application designed specifically for football referees. It helps referees efficiently manage time, scores, and disciplinary events during matches and supports multi-referee collaboration. With simplicity and reliability as its core design philosophy, RefKick emphasizes fast interaction and clear presentation, making it an ideal officiating tool on the field. Match Timing: Start, pause, and resume match time Clear display of minutes and seconds Automatic management of pauses and added time Haptic feedback for key match events Suitable for halftime and full-time control Score Tracking: Records home and away team goals Supports goal cancellation to avoid recording errors One-click operation to reduce distraction Clear visual confirmation for every operation Disciplinary Recording: Instantly records yellow and red cards Supports reversing incorrect calls Clear color differentiation for quick identification Strong haptic feedback to prevent accidental operation Multi-device Integration: Supports referee, assistant referee, and fourth official roles Real-time synchronization of match status across multiple devices Showcase of linesman flag via Apple Watch Vibration alerts the referee Improves collaboration efficiency and reduces verbal and visual communication costs Match Timeline: Automatically generates a complete match event timeline Clearly records key moments such as goals, yellow cards, and red cards Quickly review the match afterward Provides reliable data for debriefing and recording Running Heatmap: Records the referee's running trajectory based on the match process Visualizes on-field activity heatmaps Helps referees analyze positioning and coverage Provides reference for fitness management and officiating improvement Designed specifically for Apple Watch: Optimized for smaller screens Large buttons, operable even with gloves High-contrast dark interface, adaptable to the stadium environment Minimalist navigation, focused on match usage scenarios Companion App for iPhone: Provides complete match control and viewing functions For pre-match settings, post-match review, and data viewing View running heatmaps and heart rate graphs after the match to help you plan your fitness effectively Seamless integration with Apple Watch for a consistent experience Sports data synced to Health, making every workout traceable Privacy and Reliability: No account registration required No ads

About

BUKT

Easily track live basketball statistics for any game, from coaching to casual play. Log every play in real-time, generate detailed box scores, and view player and team statistics. Customize your experience with themes and smart prompts.

Highlights
  • Real-time stat logging
  • Detailed box scores
  • Player and team statistics
  • Game log and history
  • Smart prompts for assists/rebounds
  • Customizable themes
Features
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BUKT is the easiest way to track basketball stats live. Whether you're coaching a team, running a league, or keeping score for a pickup game, BUKT gives you real-time stat tracking and detailed box scores — all from your phone. STAT TRACKING Log every play as it happens: 2-pointers, 3-pointers, free throws (made and missed), rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, turnovers, fouls, and timeouts. Tap an action, tap a player — done. BOX SCORES & GAME LOG View a full box score during or after any game. See individual player lines (PTS, FGM-A, 3PM-A, FTM-A, REB, AST, STL, BLK, TO, PF) and team totals. The game log shows every event in order so you can review the flow of the game. TEAMS & PLAYERS Create teams, add players with optional jersey numbers, and assign teams to leagues. View career stats for any player across all their games. SMART PROMPTS After a made basket, BUKT can ask who had the assist. After a miss, it asks who grabbed the rebound. After a steal, it asks who turned it over. Toggle each prompt on or off in settings. GAME CLOCK & PERIODS Choose halves or quarters, set period length, and track timeouts per team. Use the built-in game clock to keep time. SHARE RESULTS Share box scores with your team or post them anywhere. BUKT generates a clean text summary with scores and key stats. THEMES Choose from six themes: Midnight, Clean Light, Hardwood, Ice Court, Game Night, and Neon Hoops. All your data is stored locally on your device. No account required to start tracking.

Screenshots

RefKick4 screens
BUKT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BUKT at 15.1 against RefKick's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RefKick versus BUKT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefKickBUKT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer千淞 颜George Varghese

In-app purchases

None

RefKick

No in-app purchases

None

BUKT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefKick free?
RefKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BUKT free?
BUKT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefKick or BUKT have ads?
Neither RefKick nor BUKT shows ads.

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