# Down Ref vs CoAtch Volleyball

The clearest difference is rating: CoAtch Volleyball at 5.0 against Down Ref's 4.0. CoAtch Volleyball also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Down Ref's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoAtch Volleyball sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Down Ref asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoAtch Volleyball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Down Ref ships an update every 3 days, CoAtch Volleyball every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Down Ref | CoAtch Volleyball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-ref/id6758560882/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coatch-volleyball/id6761017281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Nitzsche-Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113676239) | [CoAtch, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884624937) |

## What reviewers say

### Down Ref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-ref/id6758560882)

This app provides a fast, intuitive, and reliable scoreboard for volleyball referees. It simplifies scorekeeping, set management, and timeout tracking, allowing officials to focus on the game without distractions. Designed for various match types, it ensures accuracy and confidence during play.

**Highlights:** Fast and intuitive scoring, Automatic set and match management, Clear timeout tracking, Large, readable scoreboard, Referee-focused, distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoAtch Volleyball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coatch-volleyball/id6761017281)

This app is a comprehensive coaching operating system for volleyball coaches. It helps plan seasons, organize practices with a drill library, manage player rotations, and track live match statistics. Features include player evaluations, opponent scouting, and AI-assisted planning.

**Highlights:** Season planning and scheduling, Practice builder with drill library, Player rotation management, Live match tracking and stats, Player evaluations, Opponent scouting, AI-assisted practice planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Staff Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Coach Season | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Staff Season | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Coach Annual | $107.99 | per year |
| Staff Annual | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Down Ref free?

Down Ref is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CoAtch Volleyball free?

CoAtch Volleyball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Down Ref or CoAtch Volleyball?

CoAtch Volleyball is rated higher. Down Ref averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CoAtch Volleyball averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Down Ref or CoAtch Volleyball have ads?

Neither Down Ref nor CoAtch Volleyball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Down Ref or CoAtch Volleyball?

Down Ref ships an update every 3 days, and CoAtch Volleyball every 4 days. Most recently, Down Ref was updated on October 1, 2026 and CoAtch Volleyball on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*