# Canal 6 vs Totalplay

The clearest difference is rating: Canal 6 at 2.8 against Totalplay's 2.0. Canal 6 also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 2%). Totalplay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (331 vs 30). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Canal 6 holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Totalplay has 331 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Canal 6's written reviews are positive against 2% of Totalplay's.

Canal 6 ships an update monthly, Totalplay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canal 6 | Totalplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-6/id533629538/reviews)** | [2.0 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalplay/id847892109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | **43.1% of reviews** | 2.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 514 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Multimedios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734831365) | [Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847892112) |

## What reviewers say

### Canal 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-6/id533629538)

Stream unlimited hours of popular national entertainment and sports television programs. Access a rich media experience with text, photos, audio, and video for guaranteed enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming of popular TV programs, Entertainment and sports categories, Access to text, photos, audio, and video, Guaranteed entertainment and information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for watching programs
- 👍 Allows watching from afar
- 👍 Good for staying informed
- 👍 Gathers Multimedios content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live TV not working
- 🐛 Geo restricted in US
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 No full screen
- 🐛 Volume issues

**Reported bugs**

- Live TV not working
- Geo restriction issues
- App crashes after update
- No full screen functionality
- Volume not working

**Requested features**

- Fix live TV functionality
- Remove geo restrictions for US users
- Enable landscape mode
- Add Teleritmo channel
- Update for iPhone 6 plus


### Totalplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalplay/id847892109)

Access live TV, on-demand movies, and catch-up TV from anywhere. Manage your account, pay bills, and even use your phone as a remote. Enjoy WiFi optimization and free calls.

**Highlights:** Watch live and on-demand TV, Catch up on missed programs (7 days), Use as a TV remote control, Check balance and pay bills, Schedule recurring payments, Track technician's arrival, Optimize home WiFi coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Helpful for managing services
- 🔒 Secure authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 📵 Unreliable app functionality
- 🚫 Mandatory biometric data collection
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to access account information
- Persistent crashing on launch
- Incompatibility with non-Mexican phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better customer support options
- Flexible authentication methods
- Granular control over notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canal 6 free?

Canal 6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Totalplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canal 6 or Totalplay?

Canal 6 is rated higher. Canal 6 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Totalplay averages 2.0 from 331 ratings.

### Do Canal 6 or Totalplay have ads?

Canal 6 shows ads; Totalplay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canal 6 or Totalplay?

Canal 6 ships an update monthly, and Totalplay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Canal 6 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Totalplay on October 23, 2026.

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