# 21 Hoops vs Arbiter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 21 Hoops at 100% against Arbiter's 32%. 21 Hoops also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). Arbiter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

21 Hoops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arbiter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 21 Hoops's written reviews are positive against 32% of Arbiter's.

21 Hoops ships an update every 6 months, Arbiter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 21 Hoops | Arbiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-hoops/id1162810913/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 101 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exposure Events, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/411294217) | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) |

## What reviewers say

### 21 Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-hoops/id1162810913)

This app provides comprehensive event information for sports teams, coaches, players, and fans. Access schedules, standings, brackets, rosters, and live results. Get venue directions and event messages to stay updated.

**Highlights:** Team search, View schedules, View pool standings, View brackets, Receive game notifications, Venue directions, Live results and box scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arbiter

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

**Currently charting:** #69 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 21 Hoops free?

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

### Is Arbiter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 21 Hoops or Arbiter?

21 Hoops is rated higher. 21 Hoops averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Arbiter averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do 21 Hoops or Arbiter have ads?

Neither 21 Hoops nor Arbiter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 21 Hoops or Arbiter?

21 Hoops ships an update every 6 months, and Arbiter fortnightly. Most recently, 21 Hoops was updated on October 6, 2026 and Arbiter on October 14, 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.*