# MLS vs Down The Middle

The clearest difference is rating: Down The Middle at 5.0 against MLS's 4.5. Down The Middle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). MLS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Down The Middle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. MLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Down The Middle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MLS ships an update every 9 days, Down The Middle daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLS | Down The Middle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-the-official-app/id397303467/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-middle/id6783389659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 276 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Major League Soccer](https://appshunter.io/developer/397303470) | [Ryan Cantrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783389661) |

## What reviewers say

### MLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-the-official-app/id397303467)

Get instant news, live scores, and match highlights for Major League Soccer. Personalize your experience with AI-driven content tailored to your favorite teams and players. Stay updated with real-time alerts and manage tickets directly within the app.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized news, Live scores and play-by-play, Match highlights, Customizable notifications, Detailed player and club profiles, In-app ticket management, Live Activities for lock screen updates

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Down The Middle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-middle/id6783389659)

This golf app provides a more accurate handicap by using every round played, not just the best ones. It offers detailed analytics and allows users to track friends' progress. The app updates handicaps instantly after each round is posted.

**Highlights:** Truer golf handicap calculation, Track every round played, Instant handicap updates, Detailed round analytics, Follow friends' progress, Database of 40,000+ courses

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLS free?

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

### Is Down The Middle free?

Down The Middle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MLS or Down The Middle?

Down The Middle is rated higher. MLS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Down The Middle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MLS or Down The Middle have ads?

MLS shows ads; Down The Middle does not.

### Which is updated more often, MLS or Down The Middle?

MLS ships an update every 9 days, and Down The Middle daily. Most recently, MLS was updated on October 28, 2026 and Down The Middle on October 20, 2026.

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