Transparency vs Ynot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transparency
Scan enrolled products to confirm their authenticity. Access additional details like videos, promotions, manufacturing dates, or locations for participating items.
- Scan products for authenticity
- Verify product authenticity
- View product videos
- Access promotions
- Check manufacturing date
- See product location
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The Transparency app allows you to scan enrolled products to verify their authenticity. Some participating products may also display additional information such as videos, promotions, or the product’s manufacturing date or location.
Ynot
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Originalversionen leicht gemacht Ynot hilft dir, YouTube-Videos in ihrer Originalsprache zu genießen, ohne durch Einstellungsmenüs navigieren zu müssen. So funktioniert es: Auf iPad: Stellt automatisch auf Originalsprache um Auf iPhone: Zeigt einen praktischen Button, der dich zur Originalversion des Videos führt Erkennt synchronisierte Videos automatisch Funktioniert auf YouTube.com und m.youtube.com Einfache Aktivierung: Installiere Ynot Aktiviere die Extension in Einstellungen → Safari → Erweiterungen Öffne YouTube in Safari – fertig Privatsphäre Keine Datensammlung, kein Tracking. Ynot arbeitet lokal in deinem Browser. Für alle, die Originalversionen bevorzugen: Erlebe Videos in ihrer ursprünglichen Sprache und höre die authentischen Stimmen der Content-Creator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Transparency at Free against Ynot's $3.99. Transparency also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Ynot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Transparency is free to download; Ynot costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Transparency ships an update every 2 months, Ynot weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Transparency | Ynot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Michael Preidel |
Bugs and requests
Transparency
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning issues (unable to read QR codes)
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed product information (manufacturing date, origin, certifications, etc.)
- Ability to save/view scanned product history
- Improved camera functionality and controls
Ynot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transparency
No in-app purchases
Ynot
No in-app purchases
