How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- FotMob and SofaScore lead on stats, with expected goals, shot maps, player ratings, and momentum views that go well beyond the scoreline.
- Forza Football stands out for breadth, with live updates from more than 1,450 competitions and strong coverage of women's soccer.
- OneFootball and ESPN are the better picks if news, video highlights, and TV listings matter as much as scores.
- Every app here is free to download, with ads or optional in-app purchases removing ads or adding extra features, so trying two side by side costs nothing.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 FotMob | Live scores with deep stats | $0 | Yes |
 OneFootball | News, highlights, and TV listings | $0 | Yes |
 LiveScore | Fast scores across many sports | $0 | Yes |
 SofaScore | Stats, heatmaps, and player ratings | $0 | Yes |
 ESPN | US sports fans who also follow soccer | $0 | Yes |
 Forza Football | Broad league coverage and fast alerts | $0 | Yes |
 Flashscore | Very wide competition coverage | $0 | Yes |
 365Scores | A personalized multi-sport scoreboard | $0 | Yes |
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The best soccer apps
Starting price$0
Free planYes
FotMob is the app many serious fans open first on matchday. Scores arrive quickly, notifications can follow a team, a match, or a single player, and the match page goes beyond goals into expected goals, shot maps, lineups, and player ratings. News and transfer updates sit alongside the scores, so you do not need a second app for the stories around a game.
The free version carries ads, and a subscription removes them while adding deeper stats and extra content. That is a fair trade for most fans, since the core scores and stats remain free. FotMob does not stream full matches, so you still need a broadcaster for live video. If stats matter to you as much as the score, FotMob is the strongest all-round pick here.
What we like- Fast live scores and goal alerts
- Expected goals, shot maps, and player ratings
- Covers hundreds of leagues and tournaments
Watch out for- Free version shows ads
- Some deeper stats and audio commentary sit behind a subscription
- No full live match streaming
Starting price$0
Free planYes
LiveScore built its name on speed, and it still delivers scores quickly across a wide set of sports. Soccer fans get fixtures, results, lineups, live commentary, and tables for major leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and MLS, plus many smaller competitions. The ball tracker view shows the flow of a match on a pitch graphic, which helps when you cannot watch.
Where LiveScore falls short is depth. Player stats, expected goals, and tactical views are lighter than in FotMob or SofaScore, and the news section is thinner than OneFootball. That is fine if you mainly want the score, fast, and across several sports. Fans who analyze every shot will want a second, stats-heavy app beside it.
What we like- Very fast score updates
- Covers soccer plus basketball, tennis, cricket, and hockey
- Ball tracker view follows the action on a pitch graphic
Watch out for- Stats are thinner than FotMob or SofaScore
- News coverage is lighter than OneFootball
- Ads appear in the free version
Starting price$0
Free planYes
SofaScore is the app for fans who read a match through numbers. Live heatmaps show where a player operated, shot maps show where attempts came from, and momentum graphs trace which team pressed and when. Player profiles carry season stats, ratings, and transfer values, and the app covers basketball, tennis, cricket, and other sports alongside soccer.
The interface is dense, and that is both the strength and the weakness. New users may find the match page crowded, and ads in the free version add to the clutter. A subscription removes ads and adds extra features, with pricing that varies by store and region, so check the in-app price before subscribing. If you love post-match analysis, SofaScore gives you the most to dig into.
What we like- Heatmaps, shot maps, and momentum graphs
- Detailed player profiles and season stats
- Covers many sports beyond soccer
Watch out for- Ads in the free version can slow the app
- Premium subscription price varies by region
- Interface packs in a lot, which can overwhelm new users
Starting price$0
Free planYes
ESPN suits a fan whose weekend includes soccer plus the NFL, NBA, or MLB. The app gives fast scores, breaking news, standings, and video highlights for soccer leagues around the world, inside a feed you can personalize by team and league. Podcasts and radio add another way to follow the game when you cannot watch.
Soccer-only apps go deeper on stats and smaller leagues, and ESPN's soccer coverage can feel secondary next to US sports in the US edition. Live streaming inside the app sits behind a subscription tier, so the free app is best seen as a scores and news tool, not a match broadcaster. If soccer is one of several sports you follow, ESPN keeps everything in one place.
What we like- Scores and news across soccer and major US sports
- Personalized favorites feed for teams and leagues
- Video highlights and expert analysis
Watch out for- Soccer depth is thinner than soccer-only apps
- Full live streaming needs a separate subscription
- Interface favors US sports in the US edition
Starting price$0
Free planYes
Flashscore, known to long-time fans as FlashScore, is built for breadth and speed. It covers more than 30 sports and thousands of competitions, with live scores, standings, lineups, and detailed stats, including expected goals for major soccer matches. You can follow players as well as teams, with alerts for goals, bookings, and lineup news.
The trade is editorial depth. News, interviews, and transfer analysis are lighter here than in OneFootball, and the deepest stats concentrate on major leagues rather than every competition. Ads support the free version. If your priority is checking scores across many leagues and sports in one fast app, Flashscore is an excellent choice.
What we like- Covers 30-plus sports and thousands of competitions
- Fast live results with detailed stats for major matches
- Player and team favorites with tailored alerts
Watch out for- Soccer news is lighter than OneFootball
- Some advanced stats appear only for major leagues
- Ads in the free version
Starting price$0
Free planYes
365Scores builds your home screen around the teams and leagues you pick, so the scores you care about appear first. Coverage spans 10 sports and more than 2,000 competitions, with live scores, news, videos, TV schedules, lineups, and advanced stats. The live game tracker gives a visual view of the action, which helps when you follow a match without video.
The app packs in a lot, including a social buzz feed and premium expert predictions that cost extra, so the home screen can feel busy. Soccer-only fans who want a lean scores app may prefer FotMob or LiveScore. Fans who follow several sports and want one personalized scoreboard, though, will like how 365Scores puts their teams first.
What we like- Personalized scoreboard built around your teams
- Covers 10 sports and more than 2,000 competitions
- Live game tracker with a visual field view
Watch out for- Premium expert predictions cost extra
- Interface leans busy with news and social feeds
- Soccer-only fans may prefer a leaner app
How we chose
We compared app store listings, vendor pages, documentation, and public reviews on app stores, G2, Capterra, and Reddit, and we weighed score speed, league coverage, stats depth, news, alerts, and fit for different kinds of fans. Apps made the list only if they exist today, are available in the US, and genuinely serve soccer fans as a daily scores or stats app. We did not claim hands-on testing, and we left out apps whose current status could not be checked.
Choosing the app that fits how you watch
Start with your matchday habit. If you check scores during work or on the move, speed and alerts matter most. If you spend the evening after a match reading analysis, stats depth matters more. If you follow news all week, a news-heavy app will get more use than a bare scores app. Most fans end up happiest with one scores app and one news source, rather than one app forced to do everything.
Set alerts before the season starts
Follow your club, your league, and two or three key players, then turn on only the alerts you want, such as goals, red cards, and full-time results. Too many alerts will train you to ignore the app, while too few will leave you checking manually. Review the settings after the first few matchdays and trim anything you muted.
Check coverage for your league
Major leagues are covered everywhere, but lower divisions, women's leagues, and youth tournaments are not. Open your league, your club, and a smaller team you follow, and confirm fixtures, tables, and lineups appear. Forza Football and Flashscore are strong starting points for unusual coverage, while FotMob and SofaScore lead on stats for major leagues.
Mind the video rights
Highlights and clips vary by country and by league, and no free scores app streams full matches as a rule. If video matters to you, check which clips play in your region during a real matchweek, and confirm the TV guide lists the broadcaster you actually subscribe to. That check saves disappointment on a big matchday.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for soccer scores?
FotMob is the best all-round pick for most fans, with fast scores, strong stats, and alerts for teams and players. LiveScore is a leaner choice if you only want fast scores across several sports, while SofaScore is better if you want deep stats and player ratings after the match.
Which soccer app has the best stats?
SofaScore leads on visual stats, with heatmaps, shot maps, momentum graphs, and detailed player profiles. FotMob is close behind, with expected goals, shot maps, and player ratings in a cleaner match page. Fans who analyze tactics and player form will get the most from SofaScore, while fans who want stats plus news may prefer FotMob.
Are these soccer apps really free?
Yes, all eight apps are free to download and give core scores, fixtures, and tables without payment. Most show ads in the free version and offer an optional subscription or in-app purchase to remove ads or add extra features. Check the in-app price in your store before subscribing, since prices vary by region.
Can I watch live soccer in these apps?
Generally no, not full matches. These apps focus on scores, stats, news, and highlights, and live streaming rights sit with broadcasters. Some apps offer selected clips or streams in certain regions, but you should treat a scores app as a companion to a broadcast subscription, not a replacement for one.
Which app is best for following a smaller league?
Forza Football and Flashscore are the strongest picks for breadth, since they cover many lower divisions and smaller competitions alongside the major leagues. Open your specific league before the season starts and confirm fixtures, tables, and lineups are complete, since coverage can vary even inside a broad app.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.fotmob.com
- https://onefootball.com
- https://www.livescore.com
- https://www.sofascore.com
- https://www.espn.com
- https://forzafootball.com
- https://www.flashscore.com
- https://www.365scores.com
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