# TubeBuddy vs Multi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multi at 100% against TubeBuddy's 24%. Multi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). TubeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (434 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TubeBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Multi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TubeBuddy has 434 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of TubeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Multi's.

TubeBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Multi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TubeBuddy | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubebuddy/id1226080309/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stream-browser-xstream/id6764555613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geronimo Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200948945) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### TubeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubebuddy/id1226080309)

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.

**Highlights:** Live subscriber count, Keyword research tools, Comment moderation, Video optimization stats, Channel milestones, Tag list management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TubeBuddy Mobile Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick overview of channel stats
- 🎉 Helpful for growing YouTube channels
- 👍 Useful features for creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤔 Paid features not working as expected
- 💸 Subscription issues and lack of transparency
- 📱 Poor mobile app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriber count not updating correctly
- Milestones not tracking properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and authentication problems

**Requested features**

- Improved tag search and management
- Real-time data sync and updates
- Dedicated iPad app with better UI
- Multilingual support


### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stream-browser-xstream/id6764555613)

This browser allows you to watch multiple video streams simultaneously on one screen. You can stack, resize, and reorder streams, and even listen to audio while watching videos. It includes a built-in browser with standard features like tabs and incognito mode.

**Highlights:** Watch multiple streams at once, Stack and resize video slots, Sync streams, Built-in browser, Incognito mode, Background playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TubeBuddy free?

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

### Is Multi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TubeBuddy or Multi?

Multi is rated higher. TubeBuddy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Multi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TubeBuddy or Multi have ads?

Multi shows ads; TubeBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, TubeBuddy or Multi?

TubeBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multi every 9 days. Most recently, TubeBuddy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Multi on October 13, 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.*