Down Ref vs V

Down Ref is a volleyball referee app designed to keep your focus on the court — not on paperwork or complicated controls. Built specifically for referees, Down Ref provides a clean, fast, and reliable scoreboard for real match conditions. KEY FEATURES • Fast & intuitive scoring Add or correct points instantly with simple taps. • Set & match management Automatic set handling with correct win conditions and score resets. • Timeout tracking Clearly track timeouts with score context. • Large, readable scoreboard Designed for quick glances during live play. • Referee-focused design No ads. No distractions. No unnecessary features. DESIGNED FOR REFEREES Down Ref follows standard volleyball match flow and minimizes interaction so you can stay focused on officiating. Whether you’re working as a down referee, scorekeeper, or officiating solo, Down Ref helps you stay accurate, consistent, and confident throughout the match. SUITABLE FOR • League matches • Tournaments • Friendly games • Indoor, outdoor, and recreational volleyball WHY DOWN REF Because referees need tools that are fast, clear, and dependable — especially when the pressure is on.

One of the few volleyball apps that covers 9-player, soft volleyball and coed formats - and shows the flow of the match at a glance. Score, rotation and players, all on one screen. Whether you are following your own team's match from the bench or the stands, or you have been asked to act as assistant referee, you can always see who is where. No officiating experience needed - you can use it from day one. ■ Supported formats 6-player (official rules) / 6-player coed / 9-player / soft volleyball (4-player) / beach (2-player) Very few apps cover 9-player, soft volleyball and coed formats in one place. It works as-is for recreational leagues, club teams and local tournaments. ■ The match flow, at a glance · Portrait or landscape Hold your phone upright and your own team sits at the bottom. Turn it sideways to see both teams side by side. · Real-time rotation tracking See the court layout at a glance and catch rotation errors before they happen. · Jersey numbers and player names Show each player's name on court as well. You can switch it during a match. · Score & set management Tap to track both teams. The end of each set and the match is detected automatically. · Auto-counted substitutions & timeouts Remaining counts are tracked for you. Tap a bench player to substitute. · Libero handling Libero swaps are easy to follow. Substitution limits and front-row / serving-position warnings are covered. · Pre-serve lineup warnings (6-player & coed) Warns when the libero is in the front row or serving position, or when the male/female alternation breaks in coed. ■ Your whole team, in one place · Roster Keep names, grades, positions and the captain. Retired players can stay on the roster. · A lineup for each format Save a starting lineup for 6-player, 9-player and the other formats. · Just load your team Load a team from the registration screen and you are ready to play. You can check the lineup before loading it. · Share by team card (QR) Hand your roster to the other team with a QR code. They just scan it with the camera. · Saved teams and favorites Teams you play with are saved automatically. Mark the ones you use often as favorites. ■ Keep a record · Match history & score sheet sharing Matches are recorded automatically. Review them later and share as a PDF. · Sanction records (warning, penalty, expulsion, disqualification) Record the cards shown by the first referee. The set and score at the time are kept with each entry and printed on the PDF score sheet. · Achievements & stats The more you use it, the more you unlock. ■ More features · App display language Switch between 12 languages from Appearance in settings. It follows your device language by default. ■ Free to use All core features are free. A one-time Remove Ads purchase is available if you prefer no ads. You can mark 10 saved teams as favorites. Watch a video ad to add more slots, or raise the limit to 20 with the one-time Additional Favorite Slots purchase. ■ Please note This app helps you follow the match and keep your own record. It is not a replacement for an official score sheet. When submitting records for a tournament, follow the format required by the organizer. Available in 12 languages. Follow your team's matches more easily - and referee with confidence. (Formerly V-Ref.)