# Universo Now vs La Rola

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universo Now at 60% against La Rola's 0%. Universo Now also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 21). La Rola's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Universo Now holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universo Now has 1.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Universo Now's written reviews are positive against 0% of La Rola's.

Universo Now ships an update monthly, La Rola every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universo Now | La Rola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universo-now/id869444353/reviews)** | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-rola/id1471839751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NBCUniversal Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303544359) | [Bustos Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471839750) |

## What reviewers say

### Universo Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universo-now/id869444353)

Watch live TV and stream full episodes of your favorite shows on demand. Access content by logging in with your TV provider or enjoy limited free episodes monthly. Stream to your TV using Chromecast or AirPlay.

**Highlights:** Stream full episodes of favorite shows, Watch live television, Access with TV provider login, Watch up to 3 free episodes monthly, Chromecast and AirPlay compatible, Resume playback with bookmarking, Save favorite shows to a list

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfactory
- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not compatible with Apple TV
- 🚫 Entire app in Spanish
- 🐛 Constant issues with live streaming
- 🚫 Requires TV provider login
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot watch specific shows
- Logging in/out issues
- Captions won't turn off

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV support
- Offer monthly subscription option
- Improve Chromecast compatibility


### La Rola

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-rola/id1471839751)

Listen to the best of regional Mexican music and favorite shows from all stations on your mobile device. Access content anytime, anywhere with this application. Feedback is encouraged for future improvements.

**Highlights:** Regional Mexican music, Live radio stations, Mobile listening, Favorite shows, User feedback integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universo Now free?

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

### Is La Rola free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universo Now or La Rola?

Universo Now is rated higher. Universo Now averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while La Rola averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do Universo Now or La Rola have ads?

Universo Now shows ads; La Rola does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universo Now or La Rola?

Universo Now ships an update monthly, and La Rola every 2 months. Most recently, Universo Now was updated on November 7, 2026 and La Rola on November 3, 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.*