# Totalplay vs Universal+

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Totalplay | Universal+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalplay/id847892109/reviews) | **[4.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-plus/id1596965981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | 2.0% of reviews | **4.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 516 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847892112) | [NBC Universal Global Networks Latin America LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701882005) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Universal+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-plus/id1596965981)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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