Assignr vs Rent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Assignr
Manage, communicate, and pay referees and umpires efficiently. This app allows officials to update availability, accept assignments, and message within the platform. Organizations can process payments and track game reports.
- Assign games to referees and umpires
- Manage official availability
- Communicate with officials via messaging
- Process payments via Direct Deposit
- Submit game reports
- Access official directory
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Whether you manage a small group of umpires, or assign thousands of games per year, we have everything you need to assign, communicate, manage, and pay your referees and umpires, all in one place. This is the official Assignr mobile app, designed to work with the Assignr.com referee and umpire management platform. Your referees and umpires can use the mobile app to manage their availability, accept or decline game assignments, and communicate using our messaging functionality. Organziations in the United States can use Assignr to pay officials using Direct Deposit. Referees and umpires can provide W9 and banking details, submit game reports, and access a directory of other officials within your organization. A subscription to the Assignr platform is required to use the Assignr mobile app.
Rent
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Rent-a-ref is a modern sports services platform that connects leagues, teams, and event organizers with qualified referees and officials — instantly, reliably, and on demand. The platform simplifies referee scheduling, payment, and communication, helping organizers run seamless games while giving referees greater flexibility and earning opportunities. Rent-a-Ref allows provides officials and users: Smart Matchmaking: Instantly connect organizers with available referees based on sport, location, and schedule. Seamless Booking & Payments: One-click confirmation and secure transactions. Rating & Review System: Build trust and accountability within the officiating community. Multi-Sport Support: Compatible with a variety of sports and event sizes. “Empowering fair play through accessible, efficient, and professional officiating.”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rent at every 3 weeks against Assignr's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Assignr ships an update every 6 weeks, Rent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Assignr | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assignr LLC | Intergral Sports Group Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Assignr
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not registering availability changes correctly
- Logging out issues
- Server connection problems
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view other referees' game reports
- Search feature to filter games by level or location
- Ability to request games directly from the app
- Automatic availability blocking when a game is accepted
- Option to view past games through the app
Rent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Assignr
No in-app purchases
Rent
No in-app purchases









