# Athletic.APP vs Arbiter

The clearest difference is rating: Arbiter at 4.4 against Athletic.APP's 3.7. Arbiter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 271). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athletic.APP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Arbiter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arbiter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 271 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Athletic.APP's written reviews are positive against 31% of Arbiter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athletic.APP | Arbiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 271 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **30.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#51** |
| Size | 52 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deker Net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459404765) | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) |

## What reviewers say

### Athletic.APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Sports, #129 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects track and field and cross country teams, athletes, parents, and fans through a communication and management network. It also facilitates participation in virtual meets with tools for result submission, including video and GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Team communication network, Virtual meet participation, Result submission with video/GPS, Customized team pages/profiles, Private group conversations, Athlete/team following

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AthleticTV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Athletic+ Yearly | $95.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Fast results notification
- 📊 Useful for tracking times/scores
- 🏅 Great for personal bests (PRs)
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 💬 Smooth communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant glitches and freezes
- ❌ Cannot log in frequently
- 🚫 App won't open or load
- 📉 Lacks website functionality (rankings, data)
- 📱 Redirects to website often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in, stuck in a loop
- App constantly signs users out
- Screen freezes
- App does not allow upgrades
- App stays on loading/start screen

**Requested features**

- Include national and state rankings in the app
- Allow viewing rankings on the app
- Add live streaming and results support
- Enable push notifications for team posts and comments
- Allow viewing other users' times on the feed


### Arbiter

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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 Athletic.APP free?

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

### Is Arbiter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Athletic.APP or Arbiter?

Arbiter is rated higher. Athletic.APP averages 3.7 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Arbiter averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Athletic.APP or Arbiter have ads?

Neither Athletic.APP nor Arbiter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Athletic.APP or Arbiter?

Athletic.APP ships an update fortnightly, and Arbiter fortnightly. Most recently, Athletic.APP was updated on September 21, 2026 and Arbiter on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Athletic.APP or Arbiter?

Athletic.APP currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Arbiter at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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