# Rate The Refs vs RefMasters Community

The clearest difference is rating: RefMasters Community at 4.9 against Rate The Refs's 4.4. RefMasters Community also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (191 vs 10). Rate The Refs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, 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. Rate The Refs asks for nothing beyond the download.

RefMasters Community holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefMasters Community has 191 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 100% of RefMasters Community's.

Rate The Refs ships an update every 8 days, RefMasters Community weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rate The Refs | RefMasters Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-the-refs/id1498988232/reviews) | **[4.9 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 23 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rate the Refs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498988231) | [RefMasters.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640142867) |

## 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


### RefMasters Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Connect with sports officials, players, coaches, and fans to improve your understanding of the game. Engage with professionals, discuss plays, build your profile, and access educational content and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Connect with sports professionals, Discuss plays and trends, Develop personal profile, Attend film sessions, Take knowledge quizzes, Access educational 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 Rate The Refs free?

Rate The Refs 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, Rate The Refs or RefMasters Community?

RefMasters Community is rated higher. Rate The Refs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while RefMasters Community averages 4.9 from 191 ratings.

### Do Rate The Refs or RefMasters Community have ads?

Neither Rate The Refs nor RefMasters Community shows ads.

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

Rate The Refs ships an update every 8 days, and RefMasters Community weekly. Most recently, Rate The Refs was updated on October 29, 2026 and RefMasters Community on October 30, 2026.

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