Comparison

MLS vs LAFC

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

Head to head
About

MLS

Get instant news, scores, and personalized highlights for all MLS action. Follow your favorite teams and players with AI-powered updates and real-time match information. Buy and manage tickets, and play free fantasy games.

Highlights
  • Personalized news and scores
  • AI-powered content
  • Live match highlights
  • Customizable notifications
  • Ticket purchasing and management
  • Free fantasy games
Features
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Stay in the game with instant, personalized news, scores, schedules and match highlights, powered by AI in the official MLS Soccer app. INSTANT AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE • Get the fastest access to breaking news, top stories and expert analysis from North America's best soccer analysts on everything MLS • Follow live scores and real-time play-by-play commentary to keep up with every minute of every match • Watch high-quality match highlights during and post-match to bring you closer to the game day energy, no matter where or when you watch • Latest match schedules for every MLS club and player across dozens of competitions – MLS Regular Season, MLS Cup, World Cup Qualifying, CONCACAF Champions Cup, U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship, Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and more A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE, MADE FOR YOU • Follow the clubs, players, and competitions you love, and enjoy a personalized, AI-powered experience with the latest news, videos, and top stories tailored just for you • Customize your notification and alert preferences to stay updated on every key moment across the players, clubs, matches and competitions that matter most to you • Stay close to the action through Live Activities, bringing you real-time match updates right on your lock screen – without needing to open the app MODERN FEATURES FOR EVERY FAN • Learn more about your favorite clubs and players through detailed profiles that include advanced stats, videos and real-time insights • Bring the game to life wherever you are by keeping up with matches through scoreboards, stats visualizations, lineups, live commentary, videos, match previews, live scores and more • Easily buy and manage your tickets for every match directly in the app • Play MLS Fantasy and MLS Pick’em every week for free to have a stake in the game and win prizes

About

LAFC

Manage your tickets for both LAFC matches and BMO Stadium events. Access team stats, exclusive videos, and club news. Navigate the venue with interactive maps for parking, seating, and amenities.

Highlights
  • Matchday and event ticketing
  • Team roster and stats
  • Exclusive video content
  • Club news updates
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Frictionless concession checkout
Features
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One app. Two modes. Switch seamlessly between LAFC matchday and BMO Stadium concerts, shows, and entertainment. For LAFC fans: Your tickets, your team, all in one place. Access and manage your matchday tickets, follow the Black & Gold with roster cards, player and team stats, MLS standings, and exclusive video. Stay up to date with the latest club news—straight from the source. For BMO Stadium events: Your ticket is your key. Access and manage your event tickets, enter the venue seamlessly, and enjoy frictionless checkout at concessions and retail. Never miss a moment. Navigate both experiences with ease. Interactive maps show you where to park, get you to your seats, the nearest restrooms, merch shops, and the fastest route to everything.

Screenshots

MLS4 screens
LAFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LAFC at 76% against MLS's 26%. LAFC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). MLS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.1K). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LAFC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of MLS's written reviews are positive against 76% of LAFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MLS ships an update every 9 days, LAFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MLS versus LAFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLSLAFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11K ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMajor League SoccerLAFC Sports LLC

Customer experience

MLS

All ratings10,683 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative65.3%

LAFC

All ratings1,145 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

MLS

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 📊 Comprehensive content
  • 👍 Intuitive navigation
  • 🔍 Detailed player/team info
  • 🎥 Excellent highlight videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Constant sign-out issues
  • 🕰️ Slow content loading
  • 🔔 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation

LAFC

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💛 Great team and fan experience
  • 🖤 Awesome app design and content
  • 💳 Easy ticket management
  • 📈 Useful team and game updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recurring ticket loading issues
  • 🔒 Login and account access problems
  • 📱 Crashes and performance problems
  • 🤖 Ticketmaster integration challenges

Bugs and requests

MLS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when opening articles
  • Video playback issues on certain devices
  • Incorrect/outdated team/player information
  • Standings not updating in real-time
  • Fantasy login errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to hide scores
  • Integrated MLS Live streaming
  • Improved fantasy league tools
  • Playoff bracket visualization
  • Push notifications for news/updates

LAFC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add tickets to Apple Wallet
  • Terms and conditions page causing login issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live game stats and updates
  • Player and coach profiles
  • Fan engagement features (voting, comments)
  • Improved ticket resale and transfer options

In-app purchases

None

MLS

No in-app purchases

None

LAFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MLS free?
MLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAFC free?
LAFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MLS or LAFC?
LAFC is rated higher. MLS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LAFC averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do MLS or LAFC have ads?
MLS shows ads; LAFC does not.
Which is updated more often, MLS or LAFC?
MLS ships an update every 9 days, and LAFC every 2 months. Most recently, MLS was updated on October 29, 2026 and LAFC on October 26, 2026.

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