Comparison

Red Card vs Whistle Time

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

Head to head
About

Red Card

Simulate giving yellow or red cards to friends, just like a real referee. Assign warnings or send them off the field with this fun, interactive app.

Highlights
  • Issue yellow cards
  • Issue red cards
  • Simulate referee actions
  • Warn friends
  • Send friends off
Features
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Misdragen je vrienden zich? Mag iemand anders ook een keer een rondje geven? Geef je vrienden een waarschuwing of stuur ze weg. Zoals een echte scheidsrechter doet, kun je je vrienden nu een gele kaart of een rode kaart geven.

About

Whistle Time

This sports timing app helps referees manage matches with customizable timers, card tracking, and real-time data syncing. It also offers post-match analysis and a unique heatmap feature to track on-field movement.

Highlights
  • Customizable match periods and warnings
  • Yellow/red card and penalty tracking
  • Cross-device syncing (watch, phone, TV)
  • Live match data sharing
  • Post-match event overview
  • On-field movement heatmap analysis
Features
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Take Control of the match with Whistle: Your Ultimate Football Referee Companion Whistle is the perfect refereeing tool for football and any sport requiring precise time management. Whether you're officiating a high-stakes match or a friendly kickabout, Whistle provides the features you need to stay on top of every second, and now, even analyze your on-field movement with our innovative heatmap technology. Effortless Time Management Easily configure match periods, including half-time and injury time, with customizable warnings as the clock winds down or counts up. Track yellow and red cards, including time penalties, with automatic alerts when a player's penalty is over. Save your regular match settings as templates for quick selection – perfect for switching between standard adult football (2 x 45 minutes) and youth matches (e.g., 4 x 15 minutes). Nine pre-loaded sport templates, including football, are ready to go right out of the box. Beyond Football Whistle's flexible design adapts to various sports, including hockey, handball, basketball and rugby. Customize periods, breaks, and even card rules to perfectly match your sport's regulations. Track Cards and Penalties Manage cards with configurable penalty durations. Whistle automatically tracks penalty time and notifies you when a player can return to the field. Keep a clear record of all card events throughout the match. Seamless Syncing Across Devices Whistle seamlessly syncs across your smartwatch, phone, and TV, providing ultimate flexibility and control. Share live match data with assistant referees, coaches, or even spectators using a unique match code or a quick link generated directly within the app. Everyone connected sees real-time updates to the score, time, cards, and other key events. Imagine the convenience of your assistant referee having all the match information right on their wrist! Post-Match Analysis & Heatmap Insights After the final whistle, Whistle generates a comprehensive overview of all match events, including duration, cards issued, goals scored, and breaks taken. But the insights don't stop there! Introducing our brand-new Heatmap feature: by utilizing your device's GPS, Whistle can now track your location throughout the match, generating a personal heatmap of your on-field movements. This powerful visual tool, available in the match overview and accessible later in your match history when logged in, allows you to analyze your positioning, coverage patterns, and overall engagement during the game. It’s perfect for self-assessment and identifying areas for improvement in your refereeing mechanics. This detailed log and advanced positional analysis is perfect for record-keeping and truly in-depth post-match review. Intuitive and Easy to Use Whistle is designed for quick, in-game adjustments. Double-tap the icon, time, or score for instant actions. Need to stop the clock quickly? Long-press the pause action or double-tap the rest icon.

Screenshots

Red Card2 screens
Whistle Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red Card at none against Whistle Time's 2. Red Card also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment 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. Whistle Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Red Card asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Red Card versus Whistle Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed CardWhistle Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBocaxicaRobbert Brackel

Customer experience

Red Card

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Whistle Time

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Red Card

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Whistle Time

Subscriptions2
  • Without adds$1.991 Month
  • Without adds$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Red Card free?
Red Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whistle Time free?
Whistle Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Red Card or Whistle Time have ads?
Whistle Time shows ads; Red Card does not.

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