# Crossbar Mobile vs Arbiter

The clearest difference is rating: Crossbar Mobile at 4.9 against Arbiter's 4.4. Crossbar Mobile also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 31%) and ratings volume (29K vs 1.1K). Arbiter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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.

Crossbar Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossbar Mobile has 29K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Crossbar Mobile's written reviews are positive against 31% of Arbiter's.

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Arbiter fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossbar Mobile | Arbiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #127 | **#61** |
| Size | 64 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503178319) | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossbar Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize youth sports activities with a unified family calendar, team communication tools, and easy access to rosters and staff information. Stay connected with coaches and parents for seamless event management.

**Highlights:** Family calendar for all events, Team staff contact information, In-app team chat, Team roster access, Event and practice scheduling

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app for sports team management
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Organized schedules
- 👍 Clear and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful communication and roster management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues with calendar
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working or disappearing
- Inability to update dates from mobile app
- Chat messages not posting or disappearing
- Inability to edit chat messages
- Sync issues with calendar

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark players as 'maybe' for events
- Add players-only and parents-only chat options
- Add option to view just games or just practices
- Add ability to see game scores
- Add ability to enter reasons for missing events


### Arbiter

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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 Crossbar Mobile free?

Crossbar 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, Crossbar Mobile or Arbiter?

Crossbar Mobile is rated higher. Crossbar Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Arbiter averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Crossbar Mobile or Arbiter have ads?

Neither Crossbar Mobile nor Arbiter shows ads.

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

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arbiter fortnightly. Most recently, Crossbar Mobile was updated on September 25, 2026 and Arbiter on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crossbar Mobile or Arbiter?

Crossbar Mobile currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Arbiter at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*