# NHL vs UFC

The clearest difference is ads: UFC at none against NHL's shown. UFC also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). NHL's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and UFC sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NHL against 4.8 for UFC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 46K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of NHL's written reviews are positive against 53% of UFC's.

NHL ships an update fortnightly, UFC every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHL | UFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669/reviews) | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufc/id534568162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 46K |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#50** |
| Size | 157 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361327131) | [UFC® - The Ultimate Fighting Championship®](https://appshunter.io/developer/472353909) |

## What reviewers say

### NHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stay up-to-date with the latest hockey season. Access advanced stats, live game updates, and comprehensive viewing information. Enjoy personalized notifications, highlights, and team-specific alerts.

**Highlights:** Advanced EDGE Stats and Data Visualizations, Live Activities for real-time game tracking, Comprehensive 'How to Watch' guide, Team and Player Search functionality, Breaking news and up-to-the-minute scores, Game Stories & video highlights, Goal Horn game alerts

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rogers NHL Live | $54.99 | one-time |
| Rogers Stanley Cup Playoffs Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| NHL LIVE™ Half season pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $69.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $94.99 | one-time |
| Rogers 2017-18 Annual | $109.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $109.99 | one-time |
| Rogers 2018-19 Early Bird | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable team icons
- 🚀 Provides great game and news updates
- 👍 Allows listening to home or away radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Buggy video playback
- 🔒 Inconsistent blackout policies
- 🐛 Glitchy interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Scores not updating properly
- Inability to watch live games due to unknown errors
- Incorrect time zone adjustments
- Inability to edit or delete brackets
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to download games for offline viewing
- More statistical and analytical features
- Improved video controls (e.g. period selection, better scrubbing)
- Ability to invite friends to leagues and brackets
- Better account management options


### UFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufc/id534568162)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports, #153 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Access live UFC events and a vast fight library with exclusive programming. Stream over 200 global combat sports events and explore historic bouts from multiple organizations. Enjoy original series and multi-device access with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Live UFC events streaming, Extensive fight library, Historic combat sports archive, Exclusive original programming, Multi-device access, Pay-Per-View purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UFC Fight Pass Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fight Pass One Month Auto-Renewable Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| UFC Fight Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Two Month Special | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Fight Pass Annual Subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Fight Pass One Month Auto-Renewable Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pay-Per-View Event | $59.99 | one-time |
| UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 HD | $59.99 | one-time |
| UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor HD | $64.99 | one-time |
| Mayweather vs McGregor | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤼‍♂️ Great for watching fights
- 👍 Lots of content and old fights
- 🎥 Good video quality
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🔒 Issues with account access and login
- ⏱️ Slow response times and lag
- 🤯 Confusing and cluttered interface

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Playback issues like buffering and sync problems
- Inconsistent login and account access
- Outdated content and missing fight information

**Requested features**

- Improved search and browsing capabilities
- Better organization of content and fighter profiles
- Ability to track progress and resume watching
- Seamless integration across devices
- More reliable streaming and playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHL free?

NHL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UFC free?

UFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NHL or UFC?

UFC is rated higher. NHL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while UFC averages 4.8 from 46K ratings.

### Do NHL or UFC have ads?

NHL shows ads; UFC does not.

### Which is updated more often, NHL or UFC?

NHL ships an update fortnightly, and UFC every 2 months. Most recently, NHL was updated on September 24, 2026 and UFC on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NHL or UFC?

NHL currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and UFC at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*