Refapp
Digital reference checks with science based question templates
Quote-based pricing
Bottom line
Refapp is digital reference checking from Talentwise AB. The vendor says organizations in more than 30 countries run over 1 million reference checks a year on the platform. Pricing is a quote.
Stands out for: Question templates are described as science based, and the ROI page estimates about 1 minute of recruiter time per reference, with storage for 7 years.
Watch out for: There is no public price, and the Swedish site also markets background checks, so confirm the quote covers references only.
Overview
Refapp sells digital reference checks. Recruiters use science based question templates, and the product connects to applicant tracking systems so the request starts inside the hiring workflow.
Talentwise AB builds the product. The company says it is the leading digital reference checking tool in the Nordics and that customers in more than 30 countries run over 1 million checks a year. Buyers book a demo for a quote; the Swedish FAQ describes pay per use pricing fitted to volume.
Who it's for
Best for
- Staffing firms and employers that want templated, scored references
- Teams on Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, or iCIMS
- Nordic and multi country hiring programs
- Buyers who want references stored for several years
Not ideal for
- A buyer who needs a published US price before a demo
- A program that wants reference fraud analytics as the main feature
Key features
Question templates. Reference questions come from templates the vendor describes as science based, instead of a blank form.
Inside the ATS. Requests start from Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, iCIMS and other partners.
Low recruiter time. The vendor estimates about 1 minute of recruiter time per reference, with storage for 7 years.
Scale. Customers in more than 30 countries run over 1 million checks a year.
Pricing
Refapp does not publish a price. Buyers book a demo. The Swedish FAQ says customers pay per use, with the price fitted to volume. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Refapp expensive?
Refapp does not publish a price. It is one of 9 quote-based tools among the 15 reference checks tools in our directory. 0 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $33 a month.
- 9 quote-based
- 0 free tier
- 6 public price
Worked out automatically from every reference checks listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Named ATS partners include Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Ashby, and Teamtailor
- Volume claim of more than 1 million reference checks a year
- Question templates are positioned as science based rather than a blank form
Cons
- No public price; pricing is per use and fitted to volume
- No published trial
- Background checks appear on the Swedish site, which can blur the package
Integrations
Teamtailor Workable Greenhouse iCIMS Ashby Lever SmartRecruiters JobAdder
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How Refapp compares
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| Refapp (this tool) | – | Sales-quoted | – | – | |
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RefNowSales-quoted API
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