Comparison

PFL vs UFC Scan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live exclusive fights
  • Massive fight library
  • Breaking news
  • Original content
  • Fighter interviews
Features
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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

About

UFC Scan

Features
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As a pioneering feature in sports memorabilia, our UFC gloves from the 3EIGHT and 5EIGHT series include embedded NFC technology for digital verification. With the UFC Scan app, fans can authenticate their purchased gloves and uncover rich histories, such as details about the athletes who wore them and their significant bouts. This secure feature is powered by UFC’s official blockchain partner, VeChainThor blockchain powered by VeChain, ensuring each piece of memorabilia is genuine.

Screenshots

PFL4 screens
UFC Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PFL at 4 against UFC Scan's 1. PFL also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PFL versus UFC Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPFLUFC Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (564 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings564 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPFLUFC® - The Ultimate Fighting Championship®

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

UFC Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PFL

No in-app purchases

None

UFC Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PFL free?
PFL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UFC Scan free?
UFC Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PFL or UFC Scan have ads?
Neither PFL nor UFC Scan shows ads.

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