RefReady vs HyperScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RefReady
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RefReady is the all-in-one app for youth soccer referees — built for everyone from brand-new Grade 8 refs to seasoned officials working their way to MLS NEXT. MATCH DAY • Live match timer with stoppage time and period control • Track yellow and red cards, fouls, goals, and substitutions in real time • Sin bin support for leagues that use temporary dismissals • Quick, glanceable controls designed for the field SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS • Import games from ArbiterSports, Assignr, and GameOfficials • See your full schedule at a glance • Browse the Opportunity Board to claim open games posted by coordinators • Coordinators can post and manage open assignments directly in the app EARNINGS & MILEAGE • Log game fees automatically from your schedule • Track mileage to and from matches • Easy summaries for tax season GROW AS A REFEREE • Laws of the Game quiz to sharpen your knowledge • Career pathway progression from Grade 8 through MLS NEXT • Track your match history and milestones COMMUNITY • Connect with other refs in your area • Share tips, ask questions, and support each other Designed for refs as young as 13. Whether you're working your first U10 game or chasing the top of the pyramid, RefReady keeps everything you need in your pocket.
HyperScore
This app provides a premium scoreboard for recreational and organized sports, supporting various built-in and custom game templates. It offers features like live scoring, serve tracking, and multi-team management, with an Apple Watch companion for easy scorekeeping.
- Apple Watch companion app
- Live scoreboard with tap-to-score
- Serve tracking options
- Set-based match logic
- Multi-team grid for group play
- Customizable themes and sounds
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HyperScore is an iOS and Apple Watch scorekeeping app built for recreational sports, open gyms, team practices, casual matches, and organized play. Whether you’re a player trying to keep score mid-game, a coach running drills or scrimmages, a parent helping from the sidelines, or an organizer managing multiple teams, HyperScore makes it easier to track the game without interrupting the flow. The app supports two to eight team matches across a variety of built-in sport templates, including Volleyball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Basketball, and a flexible Freeplay mode. Users can also create custom templates for house rules, unique formats, or different scoring systems. Key features: • Apple Watch companion app for quick wrist-based scoring • Live scoreboard with tap-to-score, undo, and serve tracking • Serve options including side-out, alternating, and manual control • Set-based match logic with win conditions, win-by-two, overtime/deuce, and sudden death cap • Multi-team grid for round-robin, open gym, or group play scenarios • Lead crown indicator to show the current winning team • Celebratory animations for set and match wins • Match history with per-session logs • Themes and sound profiles for visual and audio customization HyperScore is designed to help players, coaches, parents, and organizers spend less time asking “what’s the score?” and more time focused on the game. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.usehyperscore.com/privacypolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefReady at none against HyperScore's 3. RefReady also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). HyperScore's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. HyperScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RefReady asks for nothing beyond the download.
RefReady ships an update weekly, HyperScore every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | RefReady | HyperScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drew Russell | DANIEL TIEN NGUYEN |
In-app purchases
RefReady
No in-app purchases
HyperScore
- HyperScore Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- HyperScore Pro Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- HyperScore Pro Lifetime$19.99









