# TASO App vs RefMasters Community

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RefMasters Community at 100% against TASO App's 50%. RefMasters Community also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). TASO App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RefMasters Community sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TASO App asks for nothing beyond the download.

RefMasters Community holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RefMasters Community has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TASO App's written reviews are positive against 100% of RefMasters Community's.

TASO App ships an update every 3 months, RefMasters Community weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TASO App | RefMasters Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taso-app/id6470926297/reviews) | **[4.9 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Texas Association of Sports Officials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714451692) | [RefMasters.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640142867) |

## What reviewers say

### TASO App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taso-app/id6470926297)

This app provides training materials and resources to help members improve their officiating skills and knowledge of sports rules. It supports state-wide meetings, regional clinics, and local chapter training to ensure members are prepared for annual exams and officiating games.

**Highlights:** Training materials for officiating skills, Rule knowledge improvement, State-wide meeting support, Regional clinic resources, Local chapter training, Annual rules and mechanics exam preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RefMasters Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmasters-community/id6504641014)

This platform connects sports officials, players, coaches, and fans to learn, discuss, and improve their understanding of sports. Engage with professionals, share insights on plays, and access educational content to elevate your game and network within the sports community.

**Highlights:** Connect with professional referees and umpires, Discuss and debate plays and trends, Develop a professional profile, Attend film sessions for skill development, Take quizzes to test sports knowledge, Access athlete and coach-related content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $64.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $499.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TASO App free?

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

### Is RefMasters Community free?

RefMasters Community is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TASO App or RefMasters Community?

RefMasters Community is rated higher. TASO App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RefMasters Community averages 4.9 from 189 ratings.

### Do TASO App or RefMasters Community have ads?

Neither TASO App nor RefMasters Community shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TASO App or RefMasters Community?

TASO App ships an update every 3 months, and RefMasters Community weekly. Most recently, TASO App was updated on September 9, 2026 and RefMasters Community on September 24, 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.*