# NCAA March Madness Live vs Ace Referee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ace Referee at 100% against NCAA March Madness Live's 47%. Ace Referee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). NCAA March Madness Live's advantage is ratings volume (579K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NCAA March Madness Live holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCAA March Madness Live has 579K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of NCAA March Madness Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ace Referee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NCAA March Madness Live ships an update fortnightly, Ace Referee every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NCAA March Madness Live | Ace Referee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (579K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncaa-march-madness-live/id423246594/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-referee/id427115949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **579K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turner Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/423855728) | [SoftCP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427115952) |

## What reviewers say

### NCAA March Madness Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncaa-march-madness-live/id423246594)

Stream live NCAA Men's Division I basketball games, highlights, and analysis. Participate in the official bracket challenge, track scores, and receive game notifications. Enjoy exclusive on-demand content and classic games.

**Highlights:** Stream live NCAA Men's basketball games, Multi-Game viewing (2-4 games simultaneously), Official Bracket Challenge, Live college basketball scores and highlights, Exclusive VOD content (classic games, analysis), Game notifications and lock screen scoreboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast streaming
- 👍 Convenient app design
- 📊 Detailed stats and analytics
- 💡 Customizable bracket tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive ads during gameplay
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Login problems with TV providers

**Reported bugs**

- App kicking users out of games before they end
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect score and timer updates

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to watch full games after they end
- Women's tournament coverage
- Offline viewing option


### Ace Referee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-referee/id427115949)

This app assists referees in handball, racquetball, squash, and RoundNet by tracking scores, servers, and timeouts. It offers live score updates for spectators and integrates with tournament software for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Score tracking, Server management, Timeout tracking, Live score updates for spectators, Integration with tournament software, Barcode scanning for match data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NCAA March Madness Live free?

NCAA March Madness Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ace Referee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NCAA March Madness Live or Ace Referee?

NCAA March Madness Live is rated higher. NCAA March Madness Live averages 4.7 out of 5 from 579K ratings, while Ace Referee averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do NCAA March Madness Live or Ace Referee have ads?

NCAA March Madness Live shows ads; Ace Referee does not.

### Which is updated more often, NCAA March Madness Live or Ace Referee?

NCAA March Madness Live ships an update fortnightly, and Ace Referee every 6 weeks. Most recently, NCAA March Madness Live was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ace Referee on September 10, 2026.

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