# MUBI vs Sky+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MUBI at 59% against Sky+'s 0%. MUBI also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ads (none vs shown). Sky+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MUBI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sky+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

MUBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUBI has 11K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MUBI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sky+'s.

MUBI ships an update weekly, Sky+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MUBI | Sky+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mubi-stream-great-cinema/id626148774/reviews)** | [1.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-plus/id6444371912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MUBI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/626148777) | [NOVABOX S. DE R.L. DE C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/642284870) |

## What reviewers say

### MUBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mubi-stream-great-cinema/id626148774)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a curated selection of acclaimed films from around the world, chosen by experts. Stream or download movies on any device, anytime. Offers monthly and yearly subscriptions with a free trial.

**Highlights:** Hand-picked film curation, Global film discovery, Stream or download movies, Available on multiple devices, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUBI | $4.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $5.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $8.99 | per month |
| MUBI Classic Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI GO Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $34.99 | per year |
| MUBI | $39.99 | per year |
| MUBI Classic Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent curation of films
- 🌍 Diverse and unique content
- 💎 Discovering hidden gems
- 🎨 Appreciation for cinema as art
- 🤩 Wonderful viewing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💳 Confusing subscription model
- 🚫 Limited content availability in certain regions
- 🕰️ Frustrating expiration of films

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Sky+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-plus/id6444371912)

Access exclusive sports content on your computer or mobile device. Stream live events and enjoy a smart, simple way for your family to share entertainment anywhere.

**Highlights:** Exclusive sports content, Online access, Downloadable for offline viewing, Multi-device support, Family sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MUBI free?

MUBI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MUBI or Sky+?

MUBI is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sky+ averages 1.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do MUBI or Sky+ have ads?

Sky+ shows ads; MUBI does not.

### Which is updated more often, MUBI or Sky+?

MUBI ships an update weekly, and Sky+ monthly. Most recently, MUBI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sky+ on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*