Comparison

MUBI vs Universal+

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

Head to head
About

MUBI

Discover a curated selection of films from around the world, chosen by experts. Stream or download beautiful movies on any device, anytime. Enjoy a rotating collection of iconic directors and emerging artists.

Highlights
  • Hand-picked film selection
  • Global cinema discovery
  • Stream or download movies
  • Available on multiple devices
  • Curated by experts
Features
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Welcome to MUBI: Apple TV App of the Year. Discover great films, from iconic directors to emerging artists. From everywhere around the world. Each carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. Stream or download beautiful movies, anytime. On any screen or device, anywhere. SUBSCRIPTIONS MUBI offers a monthly and a yearly auto-renewing subscription with a 7 day free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms and conditions: https://mubi.com/terms_of_service Privacy policy: https://mubi.com/privacy_policy Support: http://help.mubi.com If you have any problems, comments or suggestions for improving our app, please contact us at support@mubi.com. USER NOTES A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for quality viewing and downloading of films. A weak cellular connection may result in interrupted playback. The content available on MUBI may vary by region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country.

About

Universal+

This streaming service offers a vast library of premium TV shows and movies for adults in Latin America. Enjoy content on-demand, live, or whenever you choose, with options for ad-free viewing and multiple device support. Activate through your provider or direct purchase.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of premium TV shows and movies
  • On-demand and live viewing options
  • Ad-free or commercial-free content
  • Multiple device support (up to 4)
  • Casting to TV from mobile devices
  • Parental controls and favorites list
Features
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UNIVERSAL+ es el servicio de streaming de NBCUniversal para Latinoamérica, en donde encuentras una gran cantidad de programas de televisión de alta calidad para adultos, disponibles para maratonear, ver en vivo o cuando quieras. Para ingresar, necesitarás activar este servicio con tu proveedor de preferencia en tu país de residencia. Consulta las opciones disponibles en: https://www.universalplus.com/contratar. Y ahora también puedes adquirir cualquiera de nuestros paquetes, haciendo una contratación directa. Solo debes ingresar en: https://web.play.universalplus.com/login Somos la casa de grandes series como Ted la Serie, La Brea, From, Evil, FBI y todo The Wolf Entertainment Universe, así como The Traitors, Colin from Accounts, the Office y muchas más opciones para disfrutar de todo lo bueno de ser adulto. Disfruta los beneficios de tomar la mejor decisión: - Contenido premium. - Series y películas en tu idioma, español, doblado y/o subtitulado. - Las mejores series con diferentes opciones, incluyendo sin anuncios o sin comerciales. - Todas las temporadas de series como The Office, Below Deck, FBI, From, La Brea, Ted, Poker Face, A Sangre Fría, Colin from Accounts, Upright y mucho más. - Uso en hasta 4 dispositivos registrados por cuenta con tu suscripción Estandar o Premium. - Capacidad de transmitir a tu TV desde tu dispositivo móvil. - Control parental, favoritos, ¡y más! Shows exclusivos y contenido fácil de encontrar para relajarte, divertirte y conectar con lo que te importa. Ayuda: https://ayuda.universalplus.com/hc/es Términos de servicio: https://universalplus.com/terminos-condiciones/terminos-de-uso-de-universal-plus Política de privacidad: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy-policies/privacy-latinamerica

Screenshots

MUBI4 screens
Universal+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MUBI at 58% against Universal+'s 4%. MUBI also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Universal+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. MUBI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Universal+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MUBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUBI has 11K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of MUBI's written reviews are positive against 4% of Universal+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUBI ships an update every 9 days, Universal+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MUBI versus Universal+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUBIUniversal+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.3 (135 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better4.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better135
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB77 MB
Age rating17++12
DeveloperMUBI, Inc.NBC Universal Global Networks Latin America LLC

Customer experience

MUBI

All ratings10,773 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,584 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.2%

Universal+

All ratings135 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative90.6%

Bugs and requests

MUBI

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Download issues and incomplete downloads
  • Inconsistent subtitle and audio support
  • Streaming quality and buffering problems
  • Login and account management difficulties

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Ability to create and manage watchlists
  • Support for more devices and platforms
  • Better offline viewing capabilities
  • Clearer communication on content availability

Universal+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MUBI

Subscriptions10
  • MUBI2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MUBI$5.991 Month
  • MUBI$8.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • MUBI1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI Monthly3 Months trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI GO Monthly$19.991 Month
  • MUBI$34.991 Year
  • MUBI$39.991 Year
  • MUBI Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Universal+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MUBI free?
MUBI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal+ free?
Universal+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MUBI or Universal+?
MUBI is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Universal+ averages 4.3 from 135 ratings.
Do MUBI or Universal+ have ads?
Neither MUBI nor Universal+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MUBI or Universal+?
MUBI ships an update every 9 days, and Universal+ every 2 months. Most recently, MUBI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal+ on September 23, 2026.

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