VarpApp vs RefAssist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VarpApp
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Varpapp er smáforrit með þann tilgang að safna upplýsingum um fuglahreiður á Íslandi í miðlægan gagnagrunn sem getur nýst til að meta útbreiðslu og varptíma fugla. Verkefnið var styrkt af tækniþróunarsjóði Rannís og útbúið af Aldísi Ernu.
RefAssist
This app helps sports officials manage their schedules and assignments efficiently. It provides instant access to match details, allows for assignment acceptance/declining, and offers calendar views with filtering options. Stay updated with real-time notifications for all your officiating needs.
- View upcoming and past match assignments
- Accept or decline assignments
- Full match details access
- Calendar view of schedule
- Filter schedule by sport or month
- Real-time push notifications
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RefAssist keeps sports officials organized and informed, wherever they are. Whether you're a referee, backup official, or instructor, RefAssist gives you instant access to your match assignments and full schedule. KEY FEATURES Assignments - View upcoming and past match assignments at a glance - Accept or decline assignments directly from the app - See full match details: venue, date, time, discipline, and fellow officials Agenda - Calendar view of your complete schedule - Covers matches, courses, tournaments, observations, and leave entries - Filter by sport discipline or month Notifications - Receive real-time push notifications for new assignments and updates - Stay informed without having to manually check RefAssist is used by sports federations to coordinate their officials. Access to the app requires an account provided by your federation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RefAssist at weekly against VarpApp's every 6 months. 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.
VarpApp ships an update every 6 months, RefAssist weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VarpApp | RefAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tongreinir | RefAssist |
In-app purchases
VarpApp
No in-app purchases
RefAssist
No in-app purchases
