RugbyCoach.AI vs Soccer Ref
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RugbyCoach.AI
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RugbyCoach.AI is the match day companion built specifically for grassroots rugby coaches. Track the score, log every try, penalty and yellow card in real time, and share live updates with parents, players and supporters — all from the touchline. MATCH TRACKING - Count-up or count-down timer with half-time management - Log tries, conversions, penalty goals, drop goals and penalty tries - Record who scored and who kicked — by name - Yellow card timer with live countdown for each carded player - Full match timeline with minute-by-minute event log TEAM MANAGEMENT - Save your squads with shirt numbers and kicker lists - Set up home and away teams in seconds - Track kickoff team for both halves automatically SHARE THE MOMENT - Share live score updates to WhatsApp, Facebook or any app - Post-match result card ready to share instantly YOUR TEAMS, YOUR DATA - Works offline — all match data stored on your device - Import fixtures directly from England Rugby - Secure account keeps your data safe Built by a rugby coach, for rugby coaches. From grassroots to the touchline, RugbyCoach.AI keeps you focused on the game.
Soccer Ref
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The referee's stopwatch and notebook, on your Apple Watch. Set up the match on your iPhone, send it to your wrist, and keep your eyes on the game. On your wrist • Big, glanceable match clock with stoppage time • Stop and restart the clock in one tap • Goals, cautions, send-offs and substitutions, with player numbers on the Digital Crown • Card reasons with U.S. Soccer codes (UB, DT, PI…) or FA codes (C1–C7, S1–S7) • A second yellow is recorded as a send-off automatically • Optional sin bins with a countdown that only runs while the ball is in play • Haptic alerts at full time, when stoppage time is up, and every 5 minutes if you want • Undo for any mistake • Keeps running with your wrist down, and restores the match if the app is closed On your iPhone • Today's matches sent to your watch in advance, next one first • Match reports with a minute-by-minute timeline, shared as text or PDF • League misconduct reports written for every card: add the player's name and what happened, then copy the statement • A heatmap of where you ran, with sprints, top speed and time in each third • Fee, mileage and parking for every match, with what you're still owed and your mileage allowance for the tax year • Season totals: matches, minutes, goals, cards and distance • Your own fitness for each half: distance and heart rate, saved to Apple Health Reliable sync Reports go from your watch to your iPhone and are resent until they arrive, so you never retype a score. Accessible Works with VoiceOver, Larger Text, Dark Mode, Reduce Motion and Differentiate Without Color. Try 3 matches free. Soccer Ref Pro unlocks unlimited matches, misconduct reports, the heatmap and your season's earnings and tax export, as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dhrumil09.github.io/soccer-ref/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RugbyCoach.AI at none against Soccer Ref's 2. RugbyCoach.AI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Soccer Ref's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Soccer Ref sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RugbyCoach.AI asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RugbyCoach.AI | Soccer Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Scott | Dhrumil Shah |
In-app purchases
RugbyCoach.AI
No in-app purchases
Soccer Ref
- Soccer Ref Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Soccer Ref Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
Questions
Is RugbyCoach.AI free?
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