RefKick vs Soccer Scoreboard & Referee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Soccer Scoreboard & Referee
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Still using pen and paper to track your match results? Your scores — live, on every screen. ▸ Complete Soccer / Football Scoring • Match Phases — First Half, Second Half, Extra Time 1, Extra Time 2, Penalties. One tap to advance. • Match Timer — Running clock, 45 minutes per half by default. Resets on phase change. • Yellow & Red Cards — Tap any player panel to open the card editor. Add or remove cards with + / - buttons. • Penalty Shootout — 5 rounds of √/x circles. Tap to cycle blank → scored → missed. Sudden death auto-extends. • Auto Court Switch — Automatic side-change reminder between halves and extra time periods. • Coin Toss — Built-in referee coin toss for kickoff and penalty shootout. ▸ Live Broadcast, Anywhere • Browser Live Scoreboard — Share one link. Parents, coaches, and fans follow live from any browser. No app needed. • Tournament Mode — Auto-generate brackets, invite players by QR code, track every pitch simultaneously. • Full Overview — Every match in your tournament, live on one screen. ▸ More Ways to Score • Apple Watch Control — Control scores from your wrist. Record goals without touching your phone. • TV & External Display — Cast the live score to any TV or external monitor via AirPlay or HDMI. • Do Not Disturb Guide — A quick reminder of how to turn on Focus so calls don't interrupt scoring. • Match History & Export — Full goal-by-goal record for every match. Review and share as a text file. ▸ Built For Every Player → Sunday league and grassroots football → School and college tournaments → Coaches running training matches → Any game that needs a scoreboard Free download. Your match is live now. Play multiple sports? Score Syncer covers badminton, table tennis, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more. Search "Score Syncer" on the App Store. Free to use. Ads appear only between games — remove them with a one-time purchase (no subscription needed). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scoreboard.100for1.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefKick at none against Soccer Scoreboard & Referee's 2. RefKick also leads on ads (none vs shown). Soccer Scoreboard & Referee's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Soccer Scoreboard & Referee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. RefKick asks for nothing beyond the download.
RefKick ships an update every 3 weeks, Soccer Scoreboard & Referee every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RefKick | Soccer Scoreboard & Referee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 千淞 颜 | zhenyu song |
In-app purchases
RefKick
No in-app purchases
Soccer Scoreboard & Referee
- Remove Ads (Yearly)$1.991 Year
- Remove Ads$4.99
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