PFL vs Up Next Fighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PFL
Access live Professional Fighters League events and a vast library of past fights from PFL, Bellator, and WSOF. Stay updated with breaking news, fighter signings, and exclusive original content.
- Live exclusive fights
- Massive fight library
- Breaking news
- Original content
- Fighter interviews
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Your all-access pass to PFL. Anytime, anywhere. LIVE CONTENT. FULL FIGHT ARCHIVES. BREAKING NEWS. Providing the most real-time and expansive Professional Fighters League content, news, and information offering. Watch fights year-round featuring MMA’s most exciting fighters, including Paul Hughes, Cedric Doumbe, Francis Ngannou, and Usman Nurmagomedov. DOWNLOAD NOW AND GET: - Live Exclusive Fights – Real-time action, exclusively in the app - Massive Fight Library – Unlimited access to full fight archives from PFL, Bellator, and WSOF - Breaking News – Get the latest on athlete signings, upcoming matchups, stats, and event updates - Original Content – Exclusive programming, behind-the-scenes access, fight cards and fighter interviews
Up Next Fighting
Stay updated on all things MMA with event information, exclusive videos, and live chat during events. Fighters can register, and sponsors can access media kits. Offers exclusive content and perks for subscribers.
- MMA event updates
- Exclusive videos and interviews
- Live event chat and photo sharing
- Fighter registration
- Sponsorship information
- Push notifications for subscribers
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Developed by L.A. Digital Studio, our free App allows fans to stay informed of events, access videos, interviews and everything that happens in the world of MMA. Our subscribers will receive information in the form of Push Notifications, and access to exclusive materials; like exclusive streamings, special offers and discounts, UNF official merchandise, access to special events, purchase event tickets, watch PPV and much more. During our live events, fans can post photos , videos and chat live. Fighters can register to participate, fill out forms and obtain information and rules about our events. Those interested in sponsorships can see our media kit and more information on how to be part of our events at a corporate level. For more information contact us: Info@upnextfighting.com UNF family We have assembled a team of like-minded focused professionals to ensure that the goals of the organization are met. The UNF leadership team brings together a group of high-performing individuals with different experiences and expertise and together, this team is sure to make UNF a success for both the athletes and fans. We understand that it takes a team of very different people to create something special. We have assembled that team and are committed to becoming the future of the fight game, we are giving the opportunity to new generations of fighters while we continue in search of the stars of the future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PFL at none against Up Next Fighting's shown. PFL also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (566 vs 1). Up Next Fighting's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Up Next Fighting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PFL has 566 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PFL ships an update every 10 days, Up Next Fighting every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PFL | Up Next Fighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (566 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 566 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PFL | UpNext Promotions LLC |
Customer experience
PFL
Up Next Fighting
Bugs and requests
PFL
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues on certain devices
- Outdated event information in the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add full Bellator fight library
- Implement landscape mode
- Improve fighter roster and tournament bracket information
- Provide more affordable subscription options
Up Next Fighting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PFL
No in-app purchases
Up Next Fighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PFL free?
Is Up Next Fighting free?
Which has better reviews, PFL or Up Next Fighting?
Do PFL or Up Next Fighting have ads?
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