Comparison

Totalplay vs Universal+

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

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

Totalplay4 screens
Universal+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal+ at 4.3 against Totalplay's 1.9. Universal+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Totalplay's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 314 and 135 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of Totalplay's written reviews are positive against 4% of Universal+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Totalplay ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Totalplay versus Universal+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalplayUniversal+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (314 ratings)4.3 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.0% of reviews4.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better135
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size516 MB77 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperTotal Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.NBC Universal Global Networks Latin America LLC

Customer experience

Totalplay

All ratings314 ratings
Positive21.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive2.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative96.1%

Universal+

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

Bugs and requests

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

Universal+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Totalplay

No in-app purchases

None

Universal+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Totalplay free?
Totalplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal+ free?
Universal+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Totalplay or Universal+?
Universal+ is rated higher. Totalplay averages 1.9 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Universal+ averages 4.3 from 135 ratings.
Do Totalplay or Universal+ have ads?
Neither Totalplay nor Universal+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Totalplay or Universal+?
Totalplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal+ every 2 months. Most recently, Totalplay was updated on September 28, 2026 and Universal+ on September 29, 2026.

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