# YTCount vs Subscriber Count for YouTube +

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subscriber Count for YouTube + at every 6 days against YTCount's every 2 months. YTCount's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 387) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YTCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Subscriber Count for YouTube + sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for YTCount against 4.4 for Subscriber Count for YouTube +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YTCount has 3.8K ratings behind it against 387, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of YTCount's written reviews are positive against 38% of Subscriber Count for YouTube +'s.

YTCount ships an update every 2 months, Subscriber Count for YouTube + every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YTCount | Subscriber Count for YouTube + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytcount-subscriber-count/id1091736385/reviews) | **[4.4 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriber-count-for-youtube-plus/id1568926960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 387 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bjorn To Be Alive B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492589492) | [App All Day Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514345817) |

## What reviewers say

### YTCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytcount-subscriber-count/id1091736385)

This app provides real-time tracking of YouTube channel subscriber counts, allowing users to monitor their own channels or those of others. It offers visual analytics of subscriber growth and decline, with customizable notifications for milestones. The app is designed to save time by eliminating the need to constantly check YouTube analytics.

**Highlights:** Real-time subscriber count updates, Track multiple YouTube channels, Subscriber growth/decline graphs, Milestone notifications, Personalize channel tracking, Widget for Notification Center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Live subscriber count
- 👍 Helpful for tracking channels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when adding channels
- 🔍 Unable to find channels
- 🤯 Glitchy and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add channels
- Channels not showing up in search
- Subscriber/view counts not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Increase number of channels that can be tracked
- Improve search functionality
- Fix crashing issues


### Subscriber Count for YouTube +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriber-count-for-youtube-plus/id1568926960)

This app provides real-time tracking of YouTube subscriber and X follower counts directly on your homescreen. It offers hourly updates, customizable widgets, and no sign-in is required for privacy-friendly monitoring of social media growth.

**Highlights:** YouTube subscriber and X follower widget, Hourly background updates, No sign-in required, Widget customization (size and theme), Real-time monitoring, Dual platform tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Best app
- 👍 100% working Perfect App
- 👍 Awesome widgets with the new update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Premium features required
- 😞 Limited free features
- 😞 Subscription needed for widgets
- 😞 Doesn't update live
- 😞 Subscriber count not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriber count is not updating
- Widgets could use some work
- Paywall notification covers widget
- Widgets are not available
- Widget is blank

**Requested features**

- Add option to see more than 10 recent videos
- Update in real time
- Allow multiple channels per widget display
- Make app free or provide more value for subscription
- Add a timestamp for last refresh on widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YTCount free?

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

### Is Subscriber Count for YouTube + free?

Subscriber Count for YouTube + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YTCount or Subscriber Count for YouTube +?

Subscriber Count for YouTube + is rated higher. YTCount averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Subscriber Count for YouTube + averages 4.4 from 387 ratings.

### Do YTCount or Subscriber Count for YouTube + have ads?

Neither YTCount nor Subscriber Count for YouTube + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YTCount or Subscriber Count for YouTube +?

YTCount ships an update every 2 months, and Subscriber Count for YouTube + every 6 days. Most recently, YTCount was updated on October 24, 2026 and Subscriber Count for YouTube + on October 25, 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.*