# Universo Now vs Guatemala Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Guatemala Plus at 5.0 against Universo Now's 4.3. Guatemala Plus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). Universo Now's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, 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.

Guatemala Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universo Now has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Guatemala Plus's.

Universo Now ships an update monthly, Guatemala Plus every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universo Now | Guatemala Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universo-now/id869444353/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guatemala-plus/id6475756417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 131 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NBCUniversal Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303544359) | [Media Company, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049024103) |

## 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


### Guatemala Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guatemala-plus/id6475756417)

Explore Guatemala's rich culture, gastronomy, and entrepreneurship through engaging video content. Discover travel destinations, learn about local people, and enjoy entertainment from Guatemalan personalities, all accessible on your devices.

**Highlights:** Travel through Guatemala, Learn about culture and gastronomy, Entrepreneurship and self-improvement topics, Entertainment from local personalities, On-the-go video access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universo Now free?

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

### Is Guatemala Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universo Now or Guatemala Plus?

Guatemala Plus is rated higher. Universo Now averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Guatemala Plus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universo Now or Guatemala Plus have ads?

Universo Now shows ads; Guatemala Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universo Now or Guatemala Plus?

Universo Now ships an update monthly, and Guatemala Plus every 6 months. Most recently, Universo Now was updated on November 7, 2026 and Guatemala Plus on November 4, 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.*