Comparison

NEXT by HOT vs Youkid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NEXT by HOT

Stream a wide variety of content on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy live channels, a rich VOD library, and cloud recordings of your favorite shows. Seamlessly switch between devices for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV channels
  • Extensive VOD library
  • Cloud DVR recordings
  • Cross-device viewing
  • Personalized content packages
  • Seamless viewing experience
Features
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יושבים? תתכוננו להתחבר לדבר הבא! הדרך הכי נכונה, יעילה, משתלמת ומעניינת לצפות היום במה שמעניין אתכם! אפליקציית NEXT מאפשרת לכם חווית צפייה שעוד לא הכרתם. אז מה עושים? מורידים את אפליקציית NEXT TV, ואחרי תהליך הרשמה קצר באתר תוכלו לצפות במגוון רחב של תכנים, באיכות צפייה מושלמת בסמארטפון, בטאבלט ובמחשב שלכם. עם חווית צפייה מתקדמת, כמו שחווית צפייה צריכה להיות. תוכלו לאתר בקלות תוכן איכותי ומהמם, להתחיל צפייה בסלון, להמשיך בנייד (וגם להיפך..), לגשת לתכנים המועדפים שלכם מכל מקום ומכל מכשיר מחובר, וכדי שלא תפספסו אף תכנית משודרת אפילו ארגנו לכם ענן שישמור לכם הקלטות של תכניות וסדרות. החבילות של NEXT TV מסודרות כך שכל אחד יכול לבחור לראות בדיוק את מה שמתאים לו ואיפה שמתאים לו. חבילת +NEXT החבילה המושלמת למסך הגדול שלכם (וגם למסך הקטן) כוללת מגוון רחב של ערוצים בשידור חי, תכני ספורט וילדים, ספריית VOD עשירה ומגוונת עם כל הסדרות החמות של HOT, HBO, סרטים שוברי קופות ועוד. לא תרצו לכבות את המסך! חבילת NEXT TV חבילת ה-VOD של NEXT, שמכילה את כל הסדרות הכי שוות של HOT ו-HBO יחד עם מגוון הסדרות הכי חמות על הכדור ומבחר סרטים מובילים מכל העולם. הכל אצלכם במרחק לחיצה אחת על כפתור ה-Play. כל מה שאתם צריכים נמצא באתר של NEXT TV. שם תוכלו לעשות הכללללל: להתחבר (אתם עוד פה?!), להתנתק (לא תרצו...בדוק...), לשאול שאלות (ולקבל תשובות), לנהל את המכשירים שלכם, ולהתעדכן בסדרות ובסרטים החדשים ובקיצור – כל מה שאתם צריכים בכתובת אחת.

About

Youkid

This app offers a safe, ad-free entertainment platform for children aged 2-8. It features a wide variety of educational videos, songs, stories, and games from popular Israeli children's stars. Parents can trust the age-appropriate, monitored content for their little ones.

Highlights
  • Educational videos and games
  • Content from popular Israeli stars
  • Safe, ad-free environment
  • Personalized content for ages 2-8
  • Interactive features like coloring and talking to stars
  • Music playlists for various themes
Features
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Youkid – A Wonderful World for Kids Youkid is an innovative app created especially for your children, offering a wide variety of educational content and games from Israel's leading stars like Yuval Hamebulbal, Miki Ma Nishmiki, Menni Mamtera, Michal Haktana, Dod Haim, Cogomelo, Kofiko, the Sapir Family, Meital, Rinat Gabay, Naama Super Al, and more. The app provides a safe, ad-free environment with personalized content tailored for each child, targeting ages 2-8. Youkid brings children a rich and diverse world of content, including plays, movies, songs, stories, series, and educational content. The content includes classics like Pim Pam Po, Dig Dig Dog, Festigal performances from all years, Hibuki, Tif and Taf, alongside new and exclusive content produced especially for the app. All content is monitored and filtered to ensure it is suitable for young children. The app is specially designed for children, allowing them to navigate and control the content easily and conveniently. They can play, color, talk to children's stars, listen to song playlists, and follow the content of their favorite artist. Youkid also offers music tailored for children with playlists based on themes like birthdays, night songs, party songs, and more. Parents can feel confident letting their children use the app, knowing all content is carefully selected and age-appropriate. The Youkid app is available for free download with the option to view all content and games for a 7-day trial or a 30-day free trial (depending on the chosen plan). A premium subscription, costing 15.90 ₪ per month, allows access to all content without ads. The subscription also includes the ability to watch our content on smart TVs through a dedicated app, play all games, watch live broadcasts, and more surprises. At Youkid, we do not collect personal information about your children and do not share any information with third parties. Your children's privacy is very important to us, and therefore, all content in the app is adapted and monitored according to the children's age. Download Youkid now and let your children enjoy a wonderful and safe world with the best content and games they love. For any questions or requests, feel free to contact us via email at info@youkid.co.il

Screenshots

NEXT by HOT4 screens
Youkid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Youkid at 67% against NEXT by HOT's 14%. Youkid also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). NEXT by HOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Youkid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NEXT by HOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Youkid holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of NEXT by HOT's written reviews are positive against 67% of Youkid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEXT by HOT ships an update every 3 months, Youkid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NEXT by HOT versus Youkid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEXT by HOTYoukid
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHot Vision Ltd.YOUKID PRODUCTIONS LTD

Customer experience

NEXT by HOT

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Youkid

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

NEXT by HOT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Youkid

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is NEXT by HOT free?
NEXT by HOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Youkid free?
Youkid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NEXT by HOT or Youkid?
Youkid is rated higher. NEXT by HOT averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Youkid averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do NEXT by HOT or Youkid have ads?
Neither NEXT by HOT nor Youkid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEXT by HOT or Youkid?
NEXT by HOT ships an update every 3 months, and Youkid fortnightly. Most recently, NEXT by HOT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Youkid on November 3, 2026.

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