# MUBI vs Totalplay

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.

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 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MUBI | Totalplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mubi-stream-great-cinema/id626148774/reviews)** | [2.0 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalplay/id847892109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 333 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 2.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 514 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MUBI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/626148777) | [Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847892112) |

## What reviewers say

### MUBI

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Curated film selection, Global cinema discovery, Stream or download movies, Cross-device compatibility, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

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


### 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 MUBI free?

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

### Is Totalplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MUBI or Totalplay?

MUBI is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Totalplay averages 2.0 from 333 ratings.

### Do MUBI or Totalplay have ads?

Neither MUBI nor Totalplay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MUBI or Totalplay?

MUBI ships an update weekly, and Totalplay every 3 weeks. Most recently, MUBI was updated on November 6, 2026 and Totalplay on November 1, 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.*