Comparison

RugbyRef vs Playroster GameRec

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RugbyRef

Features
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Rugby Ref makes every referee decision make sense. Whether you're new to rugby or a lifelong fan, Rugby Ref connects you to live matches and explains every whistle in real time — in plain English, with context that makes sense to American sports fans. FOR FANS • Join a live match with a 6-character game code, or discover games happening near you • Get instant notifications when the referee makes a call • Read clear explanations of all 86+ rugby infractions — what happened, why it's a penalty, and what happens next • Follow the score, match clock, cards, and substitutions live • Try Demo Mode to explore the app without a live match FOR HOSTS • Broadcast referee calls to your audience in real time • Speak the call — voice recognition matches it to the infraction database • Or browse and select calls by category: Penalty, Free Kick, Scrum, and more • Set up teams with custom names, colors, and rosters for player-level attribution • Generate a game code fans can use to tune in from anywhere LEARN THE GAME • Plain-language explanations written for fans raised on football, basketball, and hockey • Understand scrums, rucks, mauls, advantage, and every card — as they happen Download Rugby Ref and never lose the thread of the match again.

About

Playroster GameRec

Features
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Playroster GameRec is a mobile app that allows you to code a rugby game play by play. Talk about tries, conversions, drop goals, penalties, and so much more. Code your game and anaylse stats from your games using the Playroster League Dashboard.

Screenshots

RugbyRef4 screens
Playroster GameRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RugbyRef at daily against Playroster GameRec's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

RugbyRef ships an update daily, Playroster GameRec every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RugbyRef versus Playroster GameRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugbyRefPlayroster GameRec
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDINK Productions LLCPlayroster

In-app purchases

None

RugbyRef

No in-app purchases

None

Playroster GameRec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RugbyRef free?
RugbyRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playroster GameRec free?
Playroster GameRec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RugbyRef or Playroster GameRec have ads?
Neither RugbyRef nor Playroster GameRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RugbyRef or Playroster GameRec?
RugbyRef ships an update daily, and Playroster GameRec every 2 weeks. Most recently, RugbyRef was updated on September 23, 2026 and Playroster GameRec on September 13, 2026.

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