# RefSec Mobile vs RefMasters Community

The clearest difference is rating: RefMasters Community at 4.9 against RefSec Mobile's 2.0. RefMasters Community also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 4). RefSec Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RefMasters Community sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RefSec Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

RefMasters Community holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefMasters Community has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RefSec Mobile ships an update every 2 months, RefMasters Community weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RefSec Mobile | RefMasters Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refsec-mobile/id1469957371/reviews) | **[4.9 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brian Lauducci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957370) | [RefMasters.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640142867) |

## 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


### 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 RefSec Mobile free?

RefSec Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RefMasters Community free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RefSec Mobile or RefMasters Community?

RefMasters Community is rated higher. RefSec Mobile averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RefMasters Community averages 4.9 from 189 ratings.

### Do RefSec Mobile or RefMasters Community have ads?

Neither RefSec Mobile nor RefMasters Community shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RefSec Mobile or RefMasters Community?

RefSec Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and RefMasters Community weekly. Most recently, RefSec Mobile was updated on September 16, 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.*