# YMGuide vs Spindles

The clearest difference is ads: Spindles at none against YMGuide's shown. Spindles also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). YMGuide's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YMGuide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spindles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YMGuide against 5.0 for Spindles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively.

YMGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, Spindles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YMGuide | Spindles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindles/id6479562471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sothear Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163679939) | [Redsquared Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736324648) |

## What reviewers say

### YMGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860)

Organize, play, and customize your YouTube viewing experience. Trim videos, skip intros/outros, and control playback remotely on other devices. Record karaoke sessions and manage playlists with custom categories.

**Highlights:** Trim video streams, Skip intros and outros, Remote playback control, Edit video chapters, Karaoke recording, Playlist organization, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YMGuide one month . | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| YMGuide Elite Monthly(1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| YMGuide annual subscription . | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| YMGuide Elite Yearly(1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


### Spindles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindles/id6479562471)

Experience a curated sound environment designed for sleep, focus, and calm. Featuring analog music, soundscapes, and auditory patterns, it supports gradual transitions and sustained states for better rest and reduced anxiety. Enjoy a refined listening experience with intelligent playback controls.

**Highlights:** Purpose-composed analog and acoustic music, Immersive soundscapes, Gentle auditory patterns, Supports sleep, focus, and calm, Gradual transitions and sustained states, Intelligent playlist flow, Flexible playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Renews Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Family Access Renews Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Individual Renews Annually | $69.99 | per year |
| Family Access Renews Annually | $110.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access to Spindles | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YMGuide free?

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

### Is Spindles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YMGuide or Spindles?

YMGuide and Spindles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do YMGuide or Spindles have ads?

YMGuide shows ads; Spindles does not.

### Which is updated more often, YMGuide or Spindles?

YMGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spindles every 5 days. Most recently, YMGuide was updated on June 12, 2026 and Spindles on September 12, 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.*