Comparison

RefReady vs GameTime

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

Head to head
About

RefReady

Features
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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.

About

GameTime

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Coaching kids' football should be about the kids — not scribbling substitutions on your hand and hoping everyone got a fair share. GameTime: Football does the hard part for you, so every player gets equal time on the pitch and you can focus on the game. EQUAL PLAYING TIME, AUTOMATICALLY Set your format, pick who's here today, and tap once. GameTime builds a complete substitution plan that shares minutes fairly across the whole squad. No spreadsheets, no mental math on the sideline. LIVE ON MATCH DAY Score, timer, the field and every player's minutes — all on one screen. A clear "next sub" reminder tells you exactly who comes off and who goes on, so you never lose track in the heat of a match. NEVER MISS A SUBSTITUTION When it's time to swap, you get a big, unmissable alert — on your phone and on your Apple Watch. Confirm the sub with one tap and the plan updates itself. FAIR TRAINING TEAMS IN SECONDS Split your squad into 2–6 teams that are actually balanced. Choose balanced, random, or by skill level, then reshuffle with a tap. Run a mini round-robin tournament with live scoring and a standings table that updates itself. BUILT FOR REAL COACHES - Formats from 5v5 to 11v11 - Your full squad with positions, skill levels and attendance - Draw your own formations and training drills - Match history and live playing-time stats - Apple Watch companion: timer, score and sub alerts on your wrist - Available in 19 languages Whether you coach 7-year-olds or a competitive youth side, GameTime keeps things simple, fair and organised — so every kid plays, and every coach breathes a little easier. Download GameTime: Football and give your team the game time they deserve. Privacy Policy: https://www.gametimefootball.eu/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RefReady3 screens
GameTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefReady at none against GameTime's 2. RefReady also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. GameTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. RefReady asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RefReady ships an update weekly, GameTime every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RefReady versus GameTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefReadyGameTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrew RussellBard Tommy Karstensen

In-app purchases

None

RefReady

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GameTime

Subscriptions1
  • 6 months$4.996 Months
One-time1
  • Full Access$24.99

Questions

Is RefReady free?
RefReady is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameTime free?
GameTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefReady or GameTime have ads?
Neither RefReady nor GameTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RefReady or GameTime?
RefReady ships an update weekly, and GameTime every 10 days. Most recently, RefReady was updated on October 25, 2026 and GameTime on October 25, 2026.

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