# NFHS Network vs Arbiter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arbiter at none against NFHS Network's 3. Arbiter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 6%). NFHS Network's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFHS Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Arbiter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NFHS Network against 4.4 for Arbiter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFHS Network has 18K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 6% of NFHS Network's written reviews are positive against 32% of Arbiter's.

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, Arbiter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFHS Network | Arbiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **31.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #75 |
| Size | 90 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFHS Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/692917410) | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) |

## What reviewers say

### NFHS Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Sports, #68 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live high school sports events from across the United States. Follow your favorite schools and receive notifications for upcoming games. Watch both regular season and postseason competitions in over 30 different sports.

**Highlights:** Stream live high school sports, Follow favorite high schools, Notifications for games, Watch regular season games, Watch playoff and championship games, Coverage of 30+ sports, Coverage of 44+ state associations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good content
- 🚀 Able to watch games remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming
- 🐛 Poor camera work
- 🐛 Incorrect scoreboard and timing
- 🐛 Terrible customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Streams frequently cut off or freeze
- Incorrect game information displayed
- Inability to cancel subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Improve camera and video quality
- Provide better scoreboard and timing information
- Enhance customer support
- Offer more affordable pricing options


### Arbiter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Manage school events, track schedules, record scores, and handle payments for administrators, officials, and fans. Stay connected to your favorite teams and follow game updates seamlessly.

**Highlights:** View schedules and team information, Record scores accurately, Make secure payments, Accept game assignments, Manage availability blocks, Track game payments and transfers, Follow favorite schools and teams

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Improved mobile interface design
- 🚀 Faster app performance and less crashing
- 📅 Easy schedule viewing and management
- ✅ Simple game acceptance workflow
- 💰 Straightforward money transfer to bank

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures and authentication issues
- 🔄 Constant forced logouts during use
- ❌ Missing school contact information
- 📋 Schedule doesn't display properly on app
- 🔐 Two-factor authentication required every login

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized despite working on website
- App logs user out after short inactivity
- Schedule fails to load or display
- Blank screens on home, connect, and profile tabs
- Calendar navigation jumps to wrong dates

**Requested features**

- Coach names visible before games
- Monitor crew assignments display
- Mileage tracking for tax purposes
- Stay logged in option
- Calendar export to phone calendar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFHS Network free?

NFHS Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arbiter free?

Arbiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFHS Network or Arbiter?

Arbiter is rated higher. NFHS Network averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Arbiter averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do NFHS Network or Arbiter have ads?

NFHS Network shows ads; Arbiter does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFHS Network or Arbiter?

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, and Arbiter fortnightly. Most recently, NFHS Network was updated on October 15, 2026 and Arbiter on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NFHS Network or Arbiter?

NFHS Network currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Arbiter at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*