# Rate The Refs vs FanGraphs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rate The Refs at none against FanGraphs's 2. Rate The Refs also leads on ads (none vs shown). FanGraphs's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (401 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FanGraphs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Rate The Refs asks for nothing beyond the download.

FanGraphs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanGraphs has 401 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rate The Refs's written reviews are positive against 69% of FanGraphs's.

Rate The Refs ships an update every 8 days, FanGraphs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rate The Refs | FanGraphs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-the-refs/id1498988232/reviews) | **[4.8 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fangraphs/id1634294370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **401** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rate the Refs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498988231) | [FanGraphs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331036356) |

## What reviewers say

### Rate The Refs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-the-refs/id1498988232)

Share your opinions on referee performance and other game aspects with fellow sports fans. Rate refs on a 1-5 star scale and join discussions about missed calls and team treatment. Stay updated on opinions for your favorite teams and local games.

**Highlights:** Rate referee performance (1-5 stars), Discuss missed calls and game events, Follow favorite teams for ref reports, See local game referee opinions, Connect with other sports enthusiasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FanGraphs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fangraphs/id1634294370)

Access comprehensive baseball statistics, articles, and analysis on the go. Track player performance, view leaderboards, and stay updated with live scores and playoff odds. This app brings key features from the FanGraphs website to a mobile-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Baseball articles, Player statistics, Major League leaderboards, Playoff odds, Live scores, Win probability

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rate The Refs free?

Rate The Refs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FanGraphs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rate The Refs or FanGraphs?

FanGraphs is rated higher. Rate The Refs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FanGraphs averages 4.8 from 401 ratings.

### Do Rate The Refs or FanGraphs have ads?

FanGraphs shows ads; Rate The Refs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rate The Refs or FanGraphs?

Rate The Refs ships an update every 8 days, and FanGraphs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rate The Refs was updated on October 29, 2026 and FanGraphs on October 30, 2026.

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