FIBA iRef Library vs By Rule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FIBA iRef Library
Access a comprehensive collection of basketball officiating resources, including videos, manuals, and guidelines. Stay updated with the latest rules and interpretations for referees and officials at all levels.
- Basketball officiating resources
- Public videos and manuals
- Latest rules and interpretations
- Grassroot to top-level content
- For referees and officials
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A public material published by FIBA of all basketball officiating topics from grassroot to top level. Includes public videos, manuals, guidelines, created by FIBA Referee Operations for referees, commissioners, table officials, referee instructors, video operators etc….. It always contains the latest basketball rules with interpretations available.
By Rule
Master NCAA basketball rules with this AI-powered study tool. Features flashcards, quizzes, audio rules, video clips, and instant AI interpretations to help officials, coaches, and players learn and track their progress.
- AI-powered study companion
- Flashcards and quizzes
- Audio rules and video clips
- Instant AI rules interpretations
- Progress tracking and analytics
- Real-game scenarios
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By Rule - NCAA Basketball Rules Study & Quiz The #1 app for basketball officials, coaches, players, and fans. Learn NCAA rules using this AI-powered study companion. Optimize Studies: Dive into rules with flashcards, quizzes, and a learning module Learn Anytime: Audio rules, video clips, and real-game scenarios keep you sharp on the go Manu AI: Get instant rules interpretations from your pocket assistant Track Progress: Analytics pinpoint strengths and gaps to boost your confidence. Study Like a Pro 1000+ flashcards, questions covering men's & women's rules Smart notes with tagging and advanced search Real-game scenarios and video examples Quick-reference PDF with highlighting Why By Rule? Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, By Rule is a companion designed to grow with you. It’s simple, fast, and packed with hundreds of flashcards, questions and rules learning content—perfect for anyone serious about the game. What Officials Are Saying "Finally, an app that actually helps me learn the rules. The audio feature is a game-changer for learning on the road." - Certified NCAA Official Premium Features: Men's & Women's Rules Information Rules Center Quick Start Learning Module Complete Audio Rules Library Video Learning Library AI Rules Assistant (Manu) Dynamic Study Custom Study Notifications Daily Quiz Notes Advanced Analytics Dashboard Max Cards Stacks Spotlight Rules Monthly: $19.99 | Annual: $179.99 Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage via App Store settings. Unused trial time forfeits upon purchase. Links: Terms: https://byruleterms.web.app Privacy: https://byruleprivacypolicy.web.app Contact: https://byruleapp.com | @byruleapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIBA iRef Library at none against By Rule's 2. FIBA iRef Library also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). By Rule's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. By Rule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. FIBA iRef Library asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FIBA iRef Library against 5.0 for By Rule. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: By Rule has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FIBA iRef Library ships an update every 4 months, By Rule every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | FIBA iRef Library | By Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FIBA | Daniel Aupont |
Customer experience
FIBA iRef Library
By Rule
In-app purchases
FIBA iRef Library
No in-app purchases
By Rule
- By Rule Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
- By Rule Pro$179.991 Year
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