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title: Referee App Minimum Requirements
last_updated: 2026-05-05
description: What are the OS platforms and minimum requirements to use the referee app?  For Apple products:   iPhone: iOS 15.1 or later  iPad: iPadOS 15.1 or later  iPod Touch: iOS 15.1 or later  Mac: macOS 12.0 or later with Apple M1 chip or later  Apple Vision: visionOS 1.0 or later   Android devices running 7.0 or later are also supported.
url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000644078-referee-app-min-requirement
---

# Referee App Minimum Requirements

The Pickleball Tournaments (PT) Referee App lets referees manage scoring and match operations from a mobile device or tablet. To use the app, your device must meet the minimum operating system requirements below.

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## Supported Devices and Minimum OS Versions

| Device | Minimum OS |
| --- | --- |
| iPhone | iOS 15.1 or later |
| iPad | iPadOS 15.1 or later |
| iPod Touch | iOS 15.1 or later |
| Mac | macOS 12.0 or later (Apple M1 chip or later) |
| Apple Vision | visionOS 1.0 or later |

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is the Referee App available on Android?
No. The Referee App is currently iOS-only and supports iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac (with Apple M1 chip or later), and Apple Vision.

### What if my device runs an older version of iOS?
You'll need to update to at least iOS 15.1 to use the app. Older OS versions are not supported.

### Can I use the Referee App on a Mac without an M1 chip?
No. The Mac version requires an Apple Silicon chip (M1 or later) and macOS 12.0 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.

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Trouble installing or using the Referee App? Email [support@pickleball.com](mailto:support@pickleball.com).