# Arbiter vs RefCapture

The clearest difference is rating: RefCapture at 5.0 against Arbiter's 4.4. RefCapture also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Arbiter's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RefCapture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arbiter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arbiter | RefCapture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbiter/id1570396662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refcapture/id6760045480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArbiterSports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493565302) | [Ethan Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882486376) |

## What reviewers say

### Arbiter

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### RefCapture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refcapture/id6760045480)

This app streamlines sports officiating by managing game assignments, tracking penalties, and digitizing foul sheets with AI. It's designed for NCAA and high school officials to improve game management.

**Highlights:** Game assignment management, Penalty tracking, AI foul sheet scanning, NCAA and high school officiating support, Digital record keeping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arbiter free?

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

### Is RefCapture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arbiter or RefCapture?

RefCapture is rated higher. Arbiter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while RefCapture averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arbiter or RefCapture have ads?

Neither Arbiter nor RefCapture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arbiter or RefCapture?

Arbiter ships an update fortnightly, and RefCapture fortnightly. Most recently, Arbiter was updated on October 1, 2026 and RefCapture on October 2, 2026.

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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.*