LAX Keeper vs Arbiter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LAX Keeper
This app assists Lacrosse timekeepers by managing game clocks, scores, penalties, and timeouts. It offers customizable sound alerts, color schemes, and background tracking for a seamless game management experience.
- Game clock management
- Score tracking
- Penalty tracking with player association
- Timeout tracking
- Customizable sounds and colors
- Background timer support
- Record and share game details
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This app is meant to be a comprehensive tool for timekeepers to manage time, score, penalties, and more for Lacrosse. The app has a simple main screen that allows all operations to be done without ever leaving the main screen. The app allows for the configuration of sounds, colors, and warnings to be used parallel with other tools. Depending on the game and setup, timekeepers may use an actual horn or other audio devices and may not want some of the sounds from this app. Here is a complete list of all features: * Large and bright Remain Time. * Remain Time changes to bright red color and sounds a warning for 30 seconds and 1 min (2 min during 4th period). * Adjustable time for periods. Click on the time remaining before starting the game to adjust. * Large and visible Stop and Start button. * Continuous 10-second warning when the clock is stopped during the game. * Auto tracking period numbers and Overtime. * Ability to track scores. * Ability to track timeouts. * Ability to track up to 4 penalties per side. * Ability to associate player # with penalties. * Ability to release/delete penalties with a single click on the entry. * Warning sound & announcement when penalties expire. * Horn sound to announce the end of the period. * Support to disable screen lock to stay on during the game. * Track time in the background. * Settings to manage sounds and app behavior. * Record Mode to allow for tracking the details of the game and sharing the results. * Ability to track the running timers while in the background or interrupted by phone calls. * Ability to track teams and team players. * 2nd timer support to track timeouts and halftimes, etc. * Configurable # of periods. * Ability to customize colors for main screen background color, teams' colors (color for penalty buttons can be adjusted on iOS 15 and higher)
Arbiter
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.
- 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
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Stay connected and in control with Arbiter, the all-in-one platform for managing school events. Whether you’re a school administrator, game official, or passionate fan, Arbiter makes it easy to organize, track, and enjoy every event. For School Administrators: • View schedules and team information anytime. • Record scores quickly and accurately. • Make secure payments to officials and workers. For Officials: • Accept new game assignments with ease. • Add and manage blocks to control your availability. • Track and manage game payments, then transfer earnings directly to your bank. For Fans, Parents & Students: • Follow your favorite schools and teams. • View schedules, scores, and rosters. Download the Arbiter App today and experience the easiest way to manage and follow your favorite school! Questions? Feel free to contact us anytime at support@arbitersports.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arbiter at Free against LAX Keeper's $1.99. Arbiter also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). LAX Keeper's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 32%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Arbiter is free to download; LAX Keeper costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LAX Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arbiter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of LAX Keeper's written reviews are positive against 32% of Arbiter's.
LAX Keeper ships an update every 2 months, Arbiter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LAX Keeper | Arbiter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 31.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #87 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Ghalam | ArbiterSports LLC |
Customer experience
LAX Keeper
Arbiter
Bugs and requests
LAX Keeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Arbiter
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Game acceptance shows success but doesn't actually accept
- Verification codes not received on iPhone
- Bank transfer button non-functional
- Page doesn't fully display on Pro Max iPhones
- Email verification links never send
- App crashes or force closes frequently
- Strobe light effect on latest iOS versions
- Sign in button greyed out after maintenance
- Game changes don't sync to app from website
- Multi-factor authentication screen misformatted
- App freezes when selecting school
- Limited app support banner appears
- Schedule doesn't appear after login without refresh
- Declined game assignment produces error message
- Contact information displays incorrectly (mismatched logos/names)
Requested features
16 requests- Coach names visible before games
- Monitor crew assignments display
- Mileage tracking for tax purposes
- Stay logged in option
- Calendar export to phone calendar
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- Search functionality for contacts
- Crew text messaging for all members
- Self-assign options on mobile
- Notes feature on app (not just website)
- Payment status indicator on assignments
- Today button for quick date navigation
- Block status visual indicators (color-coded)
- Face ID/biometric authentication
- Contact export functionality
- Email verification option for 2FA
- Clickable AD links for game locations
In-app purchases
LAX Keeper
No in-app purchases
Arbiter
No in-app purchases









