MUBI vs Totalplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MUBI
Discover a curated selection of films from around the world, featuring iconic directors and emerging artists. Stream or download movies on any device, anytime. Offers monthly and yearly subscriptions with a free trial.
- Curated film selection
- Global cinema discovery
- Stream or download movies
- Cross-device compatibility
- Monthly and yearly subscriptions
- 7-day free trial
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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.
Totalplay
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.
- 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
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Todo lo que buscas en una sola app. Descárgala sin costo y lleva lo mejor de Totalplay adondequiera que vayas. Siempre hay algo que ver. La mejor manera de vivir la experiencia de Totalplay dentro o fuera de casa con tu familia o amigos. ¿Qué puedes hacer en nuestra app? -Ver tu programación favorita desde cualquier lugar. Desde programación en vivo hasta películas de estreno bajo demanda. Tú decides qué ver. -Regresar hasta 7 días tu programación para ver un programa que te perdiste o que quieres volver a disfrutar. -Sincronizar tus equipos para maximizar la cobertura WiFi en tu hogar. -Consultar tu saldo, realizar pagos, ver el detalle de tus estados de cuenta, descargarlos y más. -Administrar tus tarjetas registradas para realizar pagos. -Pedir comida a domicilio desde la app con nuestro servicio de delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MUBI at 59% against Totalplay's 2%. MUBI also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 333). Totalplay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MUBI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Totalplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
MUBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUBI has 11K ratings behind it against 333, 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 2% of Totalplay's.
MUBI ships an update weekly, Totalplay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MUBI | Totalplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 2.0 (333 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews — better | 2.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 333 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 514 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MUBI, Inc. | Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V. |
Customer experience
MUBI
Totalplay
User reviews
MUBI
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎥 Excellent curation of films
- 🌍 Diverse and unique content
- 💎 Discovering hidden gems
- 🎨 Appreciation for cinema as art
- 🤩 Wonderful viewing experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💳 Confusing subscription model
- 🚫 Limited content availability in certain regions
- 🕰️ Frustrating expiration of films
Totalplay
From 333 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔍 Helpful for managing services
- 🔒 Secure authentication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 📵 Unreliable app functionality
- 🚫 Mandatory biometric data collection
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
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
Totalplay
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Inability to access account information
- Persistent crashing on launch
- Incompatibility with non-Mexican phone numbers
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better customer support options
- Flexible authentication methods
- Granular control over notifications
In-app purchases
MUBI
- MUBI2 variants$4.991 Month
- MUBI$5.991 Month
- MUBI$8.991 Month
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- MUBI Classic1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI Classic Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI Monthly3 Months trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI GO Monthly$19.991 Month
- MUBI$34.991 Year
- MUBI Classic Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
Totalplay
No in-app purchases
