TubeBuddy vs Viewstats by MrBeast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TubeBuddy
Enhance your YouTube channel's performance with tools for video optimization, keyword research, and subscriber tracking. Manage comments, track industry news, and monitor your channel's growth directly from your mobile device.
- Live subscriber count
- Keyword research tools
- Comment moderation
- Video optimization stats
- Channel milestones
- Tag list management
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The world's #1 browser extension for YouTube Creators is now available on-the-go with TubeBuddy Mobile. Get more views and subscribers by optimizing your videos for organic growth and access all-things-your-channel quickly and easily. --FEATURES-- * Live Subscriber Count * Best Practice Checks * Keyword Research - Suggested Tags - Tag Explorer - Tag Rankings * Comment Moderation - Canned Responses - Comment Filters - Commenter's Subscriber Count * Channel Milestones - Download to your Photos Library - Share on Social Networks * Video Management & Optimizaiton - Engagement Stats - SEO Stats * Industry News * Track Video Topics * Create and manage Tag Lists -- TUBEBUDDY MOBILE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION -- With the purchase of a TubeBuddy Mobile Unlimited Subscription, you will have unlimited access to all of our Mobile features for all of your YouTube Channels. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period (Monthly) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. The price is $2.99/month USD Your upgrade will include a 1 Week Free Trial. Terms Of Service https://www.tubebuddy.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy https://www.tubebuddy.com/privacy
Viewstats by MrBeast
Access comprehensive YouTube channel and video statistics on your mobile device. Explore a vast database of insights to understand channel growth and video performance, anytime, anywhere. Stay updated with real-time stats and trends without needing a desktop.
- Advanced creator and video statistics
- Access to a large YouTube data database
- Monitor channel and video performance
- iOS Widgets for at-a-glance stats
- Track favorite channels with widgets
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Take your YouTube analytics on the go! Viewstats is built for creators and fans looking to explore YouTube channel and video statistics anytime, anywhere. Leverage the power of one of the largest databases of YouTube insights right from your iPhone. Key Features Powerful Insights for Creators & Fans: Dive into crucial metrics to understand channel growth and video performance. Explore the Largest Database of YouTube Channel and Video Statistics: Access a massive library of YouTube data for in-depth analysis. YouTube Analytics In Your Pocket: Stay up to date with the latest stats and trends—no desktop required. Monitor Channel & Video Performance: Track subscribers, views, and more with regularly refreshed insights. Track Your Favorite Channels with Widgets: Pin your most-watched channels to your Home Screen for a quick overview of key metrics. Stay Updated Effortlessly: Instantly check stats and trends via iOS Widgets for real-time updates without opening the app. Get the comprehensive YouTube insights you need—right in the palm of your hand. Download Viewstats today and never miss a beat on your favorite channels! Terms of Use: https://www.viewstats.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.viewstats.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Viewstats by MrBeast at free against TubeBuddy's subscription. Viewstats by MrBeast also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (45% vs 23%). TubeBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (434 vs 47) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TubeBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Viewstats by MrBeast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Viewstats by MrBeast holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TubeBuddy has 434 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of TubeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 45% of Viewstats by MrBeast's.
TubeBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Viewstats by MrBeast every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TubeBuddy | Viewstats by MrBeast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (434 ratings) | 3.3 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 434 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geronimo Systems, LLC | cStats LLC |
Customer experience
TubeBuddy
Viewstats by MrBeast
Bugs and requests
TubeBuddy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Subscriber count not updating correctly
- Milestones not tracking properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and authentication problems
Requested features
4 requests- Improved tag search and management
- Real-time data sync and updates
- Dedicated iPad app with better UI
- Multilingual support
Viewstats by MrBeast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TubeBuddy
- TubeBuddy Mobile Unlimited7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Viewstats by MrBeast
- Viewstats Pro Monthly$49.991 Month
Questions
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