Comparison

SubWidget vs YouTubeSubscriberApp

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

Head to head

SubWidget

Live Subscriber & Views Widget

Free

🌐 Social Networking

★ 4.674 ratingsView app →

About

SubWidget

Monitor your YouTube channel's live subscriber and view counts directly from your desktop. This app allows you to track multiple channels simultaneously with customizable widgets and real-time updates, all without requiring a sign-in.

Highlights

Live YouTube statistics tracking
Monitor multiple channels
Customizable widget appearance
Adjustable refresh rates
Simplified view count display
Dark mode support

Features

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SubWidget: Your Live YouTube Statistics, at a Glance! Keep a pulse on your YouTube channel's performance with SubWidget, the ultimate widget app for live YouTube statistics – no sign-in required! Enter any channel's username and instantly monitor subscriber or view counts, straight from your desktop FEATURES: • Live YouTube Statistics: Track subscriber and view counts in real-time. • Multiple Channel Monitoring: Add up to ten channels for simultaneous tracking. • Customizable Widgets: Choose from small or medium sizes, pick your background color, and set refresh rates. • Simplified Numbers: View counts in full or simplified form, tailored to your preference. • Dark Mode: Enjoy seamless integration with your device's theme. Download today and keep track of your YouTube statistics! Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/subwidget/privacy.html

About

YouTubeSubscriberApp

Features

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TRACK YOUR CHANNELS IN REAL TIME - Add and monitor unlimited public YouTube channels - Automatic updates every 15 minutes - Track subscribers, views, videos, and growth rate - Instant multi-channel comparison - Quickly search and add channels to follow ANALYTICS AND TRENDS - Interactive charts for 7, 30, and 90 days - Automatic detection of performance peaks - Daily and monthly growth analysis - CSV or JSON export for your reports - Full local history saved on your device GOALS AND ALERTS - Set custom goals (subscribers, views, videos) - Automatic notifications when milestones are reached - Visual progress tracking - History of completed milestones VIDEO ANALYTICS - List of the latest videos from tracked channels - Engagement data: views, likes, comments - Direct access to each video on YouTube - Performance-based ranking GROWTH ALERTS - Custom notifications for subscriber spikes or drops - Automatic analysis of variations - Adjustable thresholds based on your preferences NATIVE iOS INTEGRATION - Home screen widgets with live statistics - Automatic light/dark mode - Configurable local notifications - Secure local storage, no server data - Smooth design following Apple standards EXPORT AND BACKUP - Full export of statistics (CSV / JSON) - Share via AirDrop, Files, or Mail - Local backup and restore options ADVANCED TOOLS - Multi-channel comparison - Automatic growth rate calculations - Simple, fast, and ad-free interface - No Google account or login required WHO IS IT FOR? - YouTube creators tracking their performance - Agencies and Community Managers - Marketers analyzing competitors - YouTube fans following channel growth PRIVACY - No personal data collected - All information remains stored on your device WHY CHOOSE YOUTUBESUBSCRIBERAPP? - Unlike basic subscriber counters or websites, YouTubeSubscriberApp is a native iOS app: - Works offline with local caching - Uses the official YouTube Data API v3 - Includes push notifications and iOS widgets - Ensures maximum privacy and a smooth experience

Screenshots

SubWidget4 screens

YouTubeSubscriberApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YouTubeSubscriberApp at none against SubWidget's 3. YouTubeSubscriberApp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SubWidget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. YouTubeSubscriberApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, YouTubeSubscriberApp daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

SubWidget versus YouTubeSubscriberApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SubWidget	YouTubeSubscriberApp
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (74 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	52.5% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	74 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Daily — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.0	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	14 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Arjun Dureja	Tom Herbin

Bugs and requests

SubWidget

Reported bugs

16 issues

App crashes frequently
Widgets are white or black
Widgets are zoomed in or cut off
Cannot fetch channel even with ID
Cannot link YouTube account

Show 11 more

Widget doesn't update subscriber count
App doesn't appear in widget settings
Network error after update
Paid for app but it doesn't display anything
Widget doesn't show on display section
Refresh doesn't work after update
Not compatible with older iPhones (iOS 15)
Widget doesn't display information
Not saving when channel is changed
Widget issues after update 2.1.0
Small widget shows profile picture, large widget shows red cross

Requested features

9 requests

More font options
More widget designs and styles
Add total views, uploads counters
Option to change text color (dark mode)
Ability to add a second channel

Show 4 more

Real-time counting or faster refresh (5 mins)
Display exact subscriber count (not rounded)
Widget customization (text, background, layout)
Improve layout details

YouTubeSubscriberApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubWidget

Subscriptions2

SubWidget Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
SubWidget Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year

One-time1

SubWidget Pro – Lifetime$14.99

None

YouTubeSubscriberApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubWidget free?

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

Is YouTubeSubscriberApp free?

YouTubeSubscriberApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SubWidget or YouTubeSubscriberApp have ads?

Neither SubWidget nor YouTubeSubscriberApp shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SubWidget or YouTubeSubscriberApp?

SubWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, and YouTubeSubscriberApp daily. Most recently, SubWidget was updated on November 11, 2026 and YouTubeSubscriberApp on October 30, 2026.