Comparison

UFC vs Bare Knuckle TV

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

Head to head
About

UFC

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
Currently charting
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Step into the Octagon with the official UFC app—home to UFC FIGHT PASS, the exclusive streaming service of the UFC and your gateway to premier global combat sports. Experience the thrill of live UFC events, access an unrivaled fight library, and enjoy exclusive programming that brings you closer to the action. UFC FIGHT PASS: The Ultimate Combat Sports Destination • Live Events: Stream weekly UFC action and 200+ global combat sports events. • Fight Library: Relive legendary bouts, full fight cards, and behind-the-scenes content. • Historic Archive: Explore classics from PRIDE, Strikeforce, WEC, and 50+ organizations. • Original Programming: Go deeper with hit series and original programming like Fightlore and Year of the Fighter. • Multi-Device Access: Watch on smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Subscription Menu • UFC FIGHT PASS is available as a monthly or annual subscription plan. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes/Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • All subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions can be managed by the user, including disabling auto-renewal, in Account Settings. UFC Pay-Per-View • Watch the biggest UFC fights live with Pay-Per-View, available as a separate in-app purchase (availability varies by region). Content & Availability • Content and features vary by region, blackout restrictions, and holdback windows. • Learn more: ufc.com/faq-ufctv-ufcfightpass • Terms of Use: ufc.com/terms • Privacy Policy: ufc.com/privacy-policy Download the UFC app today and unlock the complete combat sports experience—live fights, historic battles, and can't-miss programming, all in one place.

About

Bare Knuckle TV

Access news, results, and fighter profiles for bare-knuckle boxing. Stream live events and exclusive content with a subscription. Shop for official merchandise and enjoy select free fights.

Highlights
  • BKFC news and announcements
  • Live event results
  • Searchable fighter profiles
  • Live event ticket access
  • Official merchandise store
  • Select free full fights
Features
Currently charting
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The official app of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Watch BKFC fight nights live, relive every full event on demand, and follow every bout as it happens. The all-new BKFC app is built from the ground up for fight night. WATCH • Every BKFC fight night, streamed live, start to finish • Full-event replays, individual fights, the Free Fights and original shows • Jump straight to any fight inside a full-event replay • Cast to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast, or keep watching in picture-in-picture FOLLOW FIGHT NIGHT • Live fight cards: who won, how, the round and the time, fight by fight • Follow the action on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities • Add the Next Fight widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for the countdown • Get a reminder before the fights start KNOW THE FIGHTERS • Fighter profiles with records, tale of the tape and fight history • Official BKFC rankings, division by division and pound for pound • Fight week news and the full event schedule, upcoming and past • Search fighters, events, fights and news SUBSCRIBE Watch everything with a BKFC subscription, monthly or yearly, bought in the app. Pay-per-view events are sold separately in the app when on sale. Already a subscriber? Sign in with your BKFC account and your subscription comes with you. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://bkfc.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bkfc.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

UFC4 screens
Bare Knuckle TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UFC at none against Bare Knuckle TV's shown. UFC also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 22%) and ratings volume (47K vs 1). Bare Knuckle TV's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. UFC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bare Knuckle TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bare Knuckle TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UFC has 47K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of UFC's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bare Knuckle TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
UFC versus Bare Knuckle TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUFCBare Knuckle TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (47K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews — better21.6% of reviews
Number of ratings47K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#51 — better#113
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB63 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUFC® - The Ultimate Fighting Championship®BK OTT LLC

Customer experience

UFC

All ratings46,757 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative39.4%

Bare Knuckle TV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative74.2%

User reviews

UFC

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bare Knuckle TV

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best value in combat sports
  • 👍 Awesome fights
  • 👍 Great app with lots of updates
  • 👍 Strong app
  • 👍 Awesome combat sport. Awesome App.

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues
  • 🐛 Terrible app
  • 🐛 Doesn't work properly
  • 🐛 Waste of money
  • 🐛 Misleading Live Event Access

Bugs and requests

UFC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Bare Knuckle TV

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Subscription issues
  • Can't watch past fights
  • Constant login issues
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  • Crashes during live events
  • Doesn't recognize active subscriptions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Downloadable Content?
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

7 purchases

UFC

Subscriptions4
  • Fight Pass One Month Auto-Renewable Subscription2 variants$9.991 Month
  • UFC Fight Pass Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Fight Pass Annual Subscription$95.991 Year
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  • Fight Pass One Month Auto-Renewable Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pay-Per-View Event$59.99
  • UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor HD$64.99
  • Mayweather vs McGregor$99.99
4 purchases

Bare Knuckle TV

Subscriptions4
  • BKTV Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • BKFC Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
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  • BKTV Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is UFC free?
UFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bare Knuckle TV free?
Bare Knuckle TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UFC or Bare Knuckle TV?
Bare Knuckle TV is rated higher. UFC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Bare Knuckle TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UFC or Bare Knuckle TV have ads?
Bare Knuckle TV shows ads; UFC does not.
Which is updated more often, UFC or Bare Knuckle TV?
UFC ships an update every 2 months, and Bare Knuckle TV every 2 months. Most recently, UFC was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bare Knuckle TV on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, UFC or Bare Knuckle TV?
UFC currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Bare Knuckle TV at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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