Comparison

RefHQ vs Refr Sports

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

Head to head
About

RefHQ

Master sports rules with interactive quizzes and study materials. Compete with others, access pregame content, and take notes for game-specific preparation. Supports basketball and lacrosse, with more sports coming soon.

Highlights
  • Rulebook and casebook quizzes
  • Multiple choice and T/F questions
  • New content added monthly
  • Study specific rules or shuffle mode
  • Compete for best question streak
  • Access IAABO pregame content
  • Pregame notepad for notes
Features
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“As sports officials, we cannot just know the rules – we must master the rules.” – Al Battista (NBA Eastern Regional Officials Scout) RefHQ is your headquarters for studying, quizzing and mastering the rules – so you can have the answer in the heat of the moment. Features: - Quiz on multiple choice and T/F questions regarding rulebook and casebook topics. The question bank includes hundreds of quiz questions with new content added every month. - Study specific rules, individual special topics (rule changes, etc.), or study all questions in shuffle mode Compete with other users for the best streak of consecutive correctly answered questions - Access IAABO pregame content to have on-hand for pregame conferences and preparation Pregame notepad to store game-specific journals and notes ***RefHQ now supports the following sports and rule codes: - Basketball (powered by IAABO) - NFHS - NCAA-M - NCAA-W - FIBA - Lacrosse - NFHS Coming Soon: - Soccer - Baseball - Lacrosse (NCAA) - and more! SUBSCRIPTION: - IAABO pregame content is free for all users - A paid monthly subscription is required to access the quizzing features of RefHQ - Try all features of RefHQ free for 7 days - Cancel subscription anytime free of charge - Continue membership on a month-by-month basis at one of the following package rates: Single Ruleset: $3.99/month Single Sport: $5.99/month All-Access: $9.99/month - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Auto-renew may be turned off by visiting the App Store Account Settings Follow this link to read the RefHQ End User Licensing Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/refhq-eula/home Contact us at refhqsports@gmail.com with any questions.

About

Refr Sports

This app simplifies sports game management for referees, assignors, and organizations. It offers features like guaranteed weekly payments, earnings tracking, scheduling, and real-time game updates. Streamline coordination and communication for a better game-day experience.

Highlights
  • Guaranteed weekly payments for referees
  • Track earnings and view reports
  • Manage availability and schedule
  • Pick up open game assignments
  • Real-time notifications for assignors
  • Update assignments remotely
  • Instant updates for organizations
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Refr Sports: Referee management, made easy. The world's fastest-growing referee management solution. Streamline your referee and game management with Refr Sports, the all-in-one mobile solution designed to simplify coordination, scheduling, and communication in the sports world. Trusted by Referees, Assignors, and Sports Organizations nationwide, Refr Sports brings clarity and efficiency to every aspect of game management. FOR REFEREES -Guaranteed Weekly Payments: Receive secure, direct deposits for games worked every week—guaranteed. -Track Your Earnings: Monitor your pay and review detailed earnings reports directly in the app. -Stay Organized On the Go: View your schedule, receive real-time game updates, and manage your availability effortlessly. -Pick Up Open Games: Access a list of available games and claim assignments that fit your schedule. FOR REFEREE ASSIGNORS -Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant alerts about last-minute updates, scheduling vacancies, and important communications. -Update Assignments Anywhere: Adjust referee assignments quickly and easily from the app, no matter where you are. -Peace of Mind: Enjoy the confidence of staying in the loop with all the details you need, right at your fingertips. FOR SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS -Instant Updates: Get notified immediately about referee status changes for your games. -Access Key Details: View important information about referees, including their pay and contact details. -Stay in the Know: Our app ensures you’re always informed about who’s officiating your games and their readiness. Why Choose Refr Sports? With Refr Sports, you’ll save time, reduce stress, and elevate the game-day experience for everyone involved. Join thousands of referees, assignors, and organizations already benefiting from streamlined sports management. Download Refr Sports today and experience the future of referee management!

Screenshots

RefHQ4 screens
Refr Sports4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refr Sports at none against RefHQ's 4. Refr Sports also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (695 vs 11). RefHQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. RefHQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Refr Sports asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refr Sports holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refr Sports has 695 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RefHQ's written reviews are positive against 92% of Refr Sports's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RefHQ ships an update every 2 weeks, Refr Sports every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RefHQ versus Refr Sports: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefHQRefr Sports
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.7 (695 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11695 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SwitzerRefr Sports Inc

Customer experience

RefHQ

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Refr Sports

All ratings695 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RefHQ

Subscriptions4
  • RefHQ Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Single RuleSet Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Single Sport7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • RefHQ Monthly All Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
None

Refr Sports

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefHQ free?
RefHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refr Sports free?
Refr Sports is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RefHQ or Refr Sports?
Refr Sports is rated higher. RefHQ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Refr Sports averages 4.7 from 695 ratings.
Do RefHQ or Refr Sports have ads?
Neither RefHQ nor Refr Sports shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RefHQ or Refr Sports?
RefHQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Refr Sports every 9 days. Most recently, RefHQ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Refr Sports on November 7, 2026.

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