# Down Ref vs V

The clearest difference is rating: Down Ref at 4.0 against V's 3.0. Down Ref also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). V's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Down Ref holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Down Ref ships an update every 3 days, V every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Down Ref | V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-ref/id6758560882/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-supo-volleyball-scoreboard/id6762279890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 37 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) | [Koji Tanida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893632891) |

## 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


### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-supo-volleyball-scoreboard/id6762279890)

This app tracks volleyball match scores, rotations, and player positions in real-time. It supports various formats, including 6-player, 9-player, and beach volleyball, and helps manage rosters, substitutions, and sanctions.

**Highlights:** Real-time rotation tracking, Score and set management, Auto-counted substitutions & timeouts, Libero handling, Roster management, Match history and score sheet sharing, Sanction records

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Down Ref free?

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

### Is V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Down Ref or V?

Down Ref is rated higher. Down Ref averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while V averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Down Ref or V have ads?

V shows ads; Down Ref does not.

### Which is updated more often, Down Ref or V?

Down Ref ships an update every 3 days, and V every 8 days. Most recently, Down Ref was updated on October 17, 2026 and V on October 24, 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.*