# RefSec Mobile vs Arbiter

The clearest difference is rating: Arbiter at 4.4 against RefSec Mobile's 2.0. Arbiter also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RefSec Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). 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.

Arbiter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arbiter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RefSec Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Arbiter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RefSec Mobile | Arbiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsec-mobile/id1469957371/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 24 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Lauducci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957370) | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) |

## What reviewers say

### RefSec Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsec-mobile/id1469957371)

This app facilitates check-ins for local officiating chapter meetings. It's designed for sports officials to easily record their attendance at chapter events.

**Highlights:** Meeting check-in, Local officiating chapter support, Mobile attendance recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arbiter

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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 RefSec Mobile free?

RefSec Mobile 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, RefSec Mobile or Arbiter?

Arbiter is rated higher. RefSec Mobile averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arbiter averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do RefSec Mobile or Arbiter have ads?

Neither RefSec Mobile nor Arbiter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RefSec Mobile or Arbiter?

RefSec Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Arbiter fortnightly. Most recently, RefSec Mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Arbiter on September 25, 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.*