Comparison

Rugby Referee Watch vs Whystl

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

Head to head
About

Rugby Referee Watch

Features
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Time, score, card and replacement keeping for Rugby Referees. Works for Apple watches, and most Garmin watches (find it in the Connect IQ Store). The watch app works standalone and will help you keep track of your game. The companion app for the iPhone is there for convenience and to share match reports. Features * Keep game time * Keep score (with player number) * Record cards * Sin bin clocks * Kick clocks (penalty, conversion and restart), tap this clock to confirm success or miss * Vibrate to indicate end of a half or sin bin * Undo any event entered by mistake * Track which team kicks off a half * Set team color * Penalty tracking * Show report for completed games * Different game types (15s, 10s, 7s, league, etc.) * Custom game type, change game time, sin bin time, etc. * Count the game time up or down * Store games for 30 days Features on phone * Load games from the watch * Share a game report via Whatsapp, email, etc. * Edit game report (add reason for yellow card) * Prepare game settings on your phone and send it to your watch * Create and store custom match types

About

Whystl

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Whystl is the rugby referee's match companion for Apple Watch and iPhone. Run the game from your wrist, then keep a complete record of every match you officiate. ON THE WHISTLE • Match clock built for rugby — periods, half-time, and added time handled properly • Sin-bin timers that count down each carded player and buzz on expiry • Track scores, cards and substitutions as they happen • Law shot clock for conversions and penalties • Clear haptics for kick-off, time on/off and period end — so you can keep your eyes on the play • Records the match as a workout in Apple Health SET UP IN SECONDS • Save teams and kits and reuse them • Kick-off, ends and toss captured on a clean rugby pitch diagram • Suggests nearby teams and clubs so you're not scrolling • Set up on your phone and send it straight to your watch — or configure on the watch itself YOUR REFEREEING, TRACKED • Every match syncs between your iPhone and Apple Watch • Build up your match history, stats and achievements over the season • See your progress as a referee across the clubs and unions you officiate A COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • Add clubs, grounds and kits once and they're there next time • Help build an accurate shared directory for other referees PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with Apple — nothing else to remember • Your health and workout data stays on your device in Apple Health • No ads, no tracking, no data selling • Delete your account and data any time from the app Whystl is made by a referee, for referees. Have an idea or hit a problem? Send feedback right from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rugby Referee Watch4 screens
Whystl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whystl at Free against Rugby Referee Watch's $0.99. Rugby Referee Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

Whystl is free to download; Rugby Referee Watch costs $0.99 up front. Whystl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. Rugby Referee Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Rugby Referee Watch versus Whystl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugby Referee WatchWhystl
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart VullingsIain Downer

In-app purchases

None

Rugby Referee Watch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whystl

Subscriptions1
  • Whystl Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.491 Month

Questions

Is Rugby Referee Watch free?
Rugby Referee Watch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whystl free?
Whystl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rugby Referee Watch or Whystl have ads?
Neither Rugby Referee Watch nor Whystl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rugby Referee Watch or Whystl?
Rugby Referee Watch ships an update every 5 days, and Whystl every 5 days. Most recently, Rugby Referee Watch was updated on October 31, 2026 and Whystl on October 24, 2026.

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