Comparison

RefKick vs CLIP!T

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

CLIP!T

This app automatically identifies and extracts your best moments from sports videos using facial recognition. Simply upload reference photos, and it scans footage to save your highlights directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic athlete detection
  • Facial recognition
  • Instant clip saving
  • Simple reference photo setup
  • Works with any camera angle
Features
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CLIP!T automatically finds and clips your moments from sports footage using facial recognition. Add your reference photos once. Then film your event — CLIP!T scans the footage, detects you, and saves your highlights directly to your camera roll. Built for track & field athletes who are tired of scrubbing through hours of video just to find their throw. Features: • Automatic athlete detection with facial recognition • Instant clip saving to your private library • Simple reference photo setup • Works with any camera angle or position Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xanderanewman-cmd.github.io/clipit-privacy

Screenshots

RefKick4 screens
CLIP!T4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CLIP!T at every 6 days against RefKick's every 3 weeks. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RefKick ships an update every 3 weeks, CLIP!T every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RefKick versus CLIP!T: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefKickCLIP!T
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer千淞 颜Xander Newman

In-app purchases

None

RefKick

No in-app purchases

None

CLIP!T

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefKick free?
RefKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLIP!T free?
CLIP!T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefKick or CLIP!T have ads?
Neither RefKick nor CLIP!T shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RefKick or CLIP!T?
RefKick ships an update every 3 weeks, and CLIP!T every 6 days. Most recently, RefKick was updated on October 14, 2026 and CLIP!T on October 25, 2026.

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