# RefHQ vs RefMasters Community

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RefMasters Community at 100% against RefHQ's 67%. RefMasters Community also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (189 vs 11). RefHQ's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RefHQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RefMasters Community sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RefMasters Community holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefMasters Community has 189 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 100% of RefMasters Community's.

RefHQ ships an update every 2 weeks, RefMasters Community weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RefHQ | RefMasters Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refhq/id1441702159/reviews) | **[4.9 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Switzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441702158) | [RefMasters.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640142867) |

## What reviewers say

### RefHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refhq/id1441702159)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RefHQ Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Single RuleSet Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Single Sport | $5.99 | per month |
| RefHQ Monthly All Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


### RefMasters Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014)

This platform connects sports officials, players, coaches, and fans to learn, discuss, and improve their understanding of sports. Engage with professionals, share insights on plays, and access educational content to elevate your game and network within the sports community.

**Highlights:** Connect with professional referees and umpires, Discuss and debate plays and trends, Develop a professional profile, Attend film sessions for skill development, Take quizzes to test sports knowledge, Access athlete and coach-related content

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $64.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $499.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RefHQ free?

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

### Is RefMasters Community free?

RefMasters Community is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RefHQ or RefMasters Community?

RefMasters Community is rated higher. RefHQ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while RefMasters Community averages 4.9 from 189 ratings.

### Do RefHQ or RefMasters Community have ads?

Neither RefHQ nor RefMasters Community shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RefHQ or RefMasters Community?

RefHQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and RefMasters Community weekly. Most recently, RefHQ was updated on June 1, 2026 and RefMasters Community on September 24, 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.*