# KickUp Cup vs Soccer Referee Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KickUp Cup at 100% against Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's 32%. KickUp Cup also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KickUp Cup sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Referee Simulator 3D has 9.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of KickUp Cup's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soccer Referee Simulator 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, Soccer Referee Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickUp Cup | Soccer Referee Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-referee-simulator-3d/id6742241805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Pacific Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/337485169) | [J LABS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700262942) |

## What reviewers say

### KickUp Cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479)

A simple, fun game where you flick your thumb to keep a ball in the air, earning points for your chosen country. Compete globally to help your nation reach a collective goal.

**Highlights:** Intuitive thumb controls, Global country competition, Real-time score updates, Play for fun or country, Simple sign-in options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |


### Soccer Referee Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-referee-simulator-3d/id6742241805)

Experience the thrill of being a football referee. Make critical calls on penalties, offsides, and fouls, using VAR-inspired replays to ensure fairness. Manage matches from local leagues to international cups and build your reputation as a top official.

**Highlights:** Award penalty kicks, Judge offside calls, Show yellow and red cards, Use VAR-inspired replays, Manage league and cup matches, Career mode progression, Realistic discipline system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 50 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refeere Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Referee 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Ticket + No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addicting gameplay
- 💡 Interesting referee simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fouls not always accurate
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at last level of second division
- Issues with energy/match progression

**Requested features**

- Remove energy usage to allow continuous play
- Add more animations (coach/player arguments, injuries, extended matches)
- Include more leagues and international competitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickUp Cup free?

KickUp Cup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soccer Referee Simulator 3D free?

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KickUp Cup or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D?

Soccer Referee Simulator 3D is rated higher. KickUp Cup averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Soccer Referee Simulator 3D averages 4.6 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do KickUp Cup or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D have ads?

Neither KickUp Cup nor Soccer Referee Simulator 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KickUp Cup or Soccer Referee Simulator 3D?

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, KickUp Cup was updated on November 1, 2026 and Soccer Referee Simulator 3D on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*