UFC vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against UFC's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

UFC
This App
NBC Sports
Contender
Core Identity
DeveloperUFC® - The Ultimate Fighting Championship®DAZN LimitedNBCUniversal Media, LLCAppleSofascoreScore Media and Gaming Inc.Betr Holdings, Inc.Underdog Sports, Inc.
CategorySportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSports
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.8 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.9 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count44,807600,915437,783170,13772,642832,81563,203301,519
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJun 29, 2012Sep 11, 2018Jul 12, 2012Feb 21, 2024Dec 2, 2016Feb 12, 2019Aug 25, 2022Jul 16, 2020
Last UpdatedMar 27, 2026May 6, 2026Apr 16, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 23, 2026Apr 22, 2026Apr 3, 2026Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegativeterribleterrible-mixedmixed--
Score35/10015/10015/100-45/10045/100--
Praises
  • Extensive fight library provides deep historical access for long-term mixed martial arts enthusiasts
  • High quality live streaming of sports matches provides a clear and smooth viewing experience
  • Content Availability
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  • Real-time score delivery speed provides a competitive advantage for users tracking live match events
  • Reliable and timely delivery of live sports scores and game statistics
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Complaints
  • Subscription management and cancellation friction creates significant distrust among the active user base
  • Deceptive subscription practices lock users into annual contracts without clear disclosure during the signup process
  • Authentication and Login Failures
  • Excessive Advertising
  • Technical Glitches and Stability
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  • Recent widget redesign removes essential functionality and reduces visibility of match information for daily users
  • Aggressive integration of gambling content and betting odds disrupts the core sports experience
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Requests
  • Clearer event scheduling and time zone information would help fans track upcoming fight broadcasts
  • Transparent cancellation process that allows users to end subscriptions without hidden fees or hurdles
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  • Reversion to the previous widget layout to restore scrolling functionality and better team badge visibility
  • Expansion of league coverage to include niche sports like rugby and softball
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Proprietary historical archive functions as a B2B distribution barrier
  • Multi-device streaming increases session frequency across living room environments
  • Global rights portfolio secures exclusive access to major boxing and football events
  • FanZone social integration increases session duration via real-time interaction
  • Exclusive rights to high-demand events (Olympics, Sunday Night Football)
  • Unique RSN integration for local NBA/MLB/NFL fans
  • Cross-device continuity via NBCUniversal Profile
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  • Proprietary attack-momentum visualization increases session depth
  • 25+ sport coverage depth creates high switching costs
  • Wear OS integration captures secondary-device engagement
  • High-frequency push notification engine drives daily habit
  • Social chat rooms increase session duration via community network effects
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Weaknesses
  • Subscription cancellation friction drives high churn
  • Technical instability during live events prevents consistent access to paid content
  • Deceptive annual billing practices drive high-churn sentiment
  • Technical instability during live events causes playback failures
  • Critical authentication UI bugs preventing cable login
  • Aggressive ad frequency obstructing content and navigation
  • Lack of landscape support on Android tablets
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  • Widget redesign reduces daily utility
  • Intrusive ad placements trigger churn
  • Perceived bias in player rating algorithms erodes trust
  • Betting-focused content disrupts core sports experience
  • Notification deep-linking failures erode daily habit
  • Technical instability post-update
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Pricingsubscriptionfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreefreefreemium
MomentumMaintenanceIntense-IntenseActiveActiveIntenseIntense
Update Cadence2 versions, ~1d avg5 versions, ~9d avg-5 versions5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~10d avg5 versions, ~7d avg5 versions5 versions

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