Comparison

Great Midwest Digital Network vs RefLinks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Great Midwest Digital Network

Access live and archived sporting events from the Great Midwest Digital Network. This app provides a convenient way to stream content from a partnership between GMAC and Hudl.

Highlights
  • Live event streaming
  • Archived event access
  • Partnership content
  • Mobile accessibility
Features
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The Great Midwest Digital Network TV iOS app gives you quick and easy access to your favorite Great Midwest Digital Network live and archived events. Great Midwest Digital Network is a partnership between GMAC and Hudl.

About

RefLinks

Features
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RefLinks helps event organizers keep referee assignments organized while giving officials a simple way to find and confirm games. Built for real-world sports operations, RefLinks connects organizers and referees in one place — adding structure, visibility, and communication without changing how assignments are already handled. Whether you're managing a weekend tournament or looking for your next game, RefLinks keeps everything clear, organized, and easy to access. For Event Organizers: • Post games and assignments in seconds • View requests and confirmations in one place • Track coverage across courts and time slots • Reduce texts, follow-ups, and missed messages • Manage multiple events, sports, and locations For Referees: • Browse available games and events • Request or accept assignments quickly • See all confirmed games in one place • Stay updated with clear communication • Find opportunities that match your schedule Built For: • Tournament directors • Recreation and YMCA leagues • Showcase and event operators • Referees and officials RefLinks is designed to enhance and organize officiating — helping organizers stay in control and referees stay connected to opportunities. Request. Confirm. Officiate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Great Midwest Digital Network4 screens
RefLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Great Midwest Digital Network at none against RefLinks's 6. Great Midwest Digital Network also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). RefLinks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RefLinks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Great Midwest Digital Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Great Midwest Digital Network ships an update every 3 months, RefLinks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Great Midwest Digital Network versus RefLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreat Midwest Digital NetworkRefLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueFrame Technology, LLCFunGame Sports

In-app purchases

None

Great Midwest Digital Network

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RefLinks

Subscriptions6
  • Ref Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Assigner Monthly14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Ref Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Assigner Pro Plus Monthly14 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • Assigner Yearly14 Days trial$290.001 Year
  • Assigner Pro Plus Yearly14 Days trial$990.001 Year

Questions

Is Great Midwest Digital Network free?
Great Midwest Digital Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefLinks free?
RefLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Great Midwest Digital Network or RefLinks have ads?
Great Midwest Digital Network shows ads; RefLinks does not.
Which is updated more often, Great Midwest Digital Network or RefLinks?
Great Midwest Digital Network ships an update every 3 months, and RefLinks monthly. Most recently, Great Midwest Digital Network was updated on November 3, 2026 and RefLinks on October 1, 2026.

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