# RefHQ vs Basketball Ref Practice Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Basketball Ref Practice Lite at 5.0 against RefHQ's 4.5. Basketball Ref Practice Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). RefHQ's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RefHQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Basketball Ref Practice Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basketball Ref Practice Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefHQ has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RefHQ | Basketball Ref Practice Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refhq/id1441702159/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-ref-practice-lite/id6757684626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Switzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441702158) | [Joshua Horowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857454985) |

## 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 |


### Basketball Ref Practice Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-ref-practice-lite/id6757684626)

Practice your basketball officiating skills with this app. It simulates foul calls, including number, color, type, and result, to help you become more comfortable making calls. Improve your mechanics by practicing in front of a mirror.

**Highlights:** Simulates foul calls, Practices foul mechanics, Randomizes call elements, Mirror practice aid, Full version available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RefHQ free?

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

### Is Basketball Ref Practice Lite free?

Basketball Ref Practice Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RefHQ or Basketball Ref Practice Lite?

Basketball Ref Practice Lite is rated higher. RefHQ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Basketball Ref Practice Lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RefHQ or Basketball Ref Practice Lite have ads?

Neither RefHQ nor Basketball Ref Practice Lite shows ads.

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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.*