# Subscriber Count for YouTube + vs YT Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subscriber Count for YouTube + at 387 against YT Widget's 4. Subscriber Count for YouTube + also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 25%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriber Count for YouTube + sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and YT Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Subscriber Count for YouTube + against 4.5 for YT Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscriber Count for YouTube + has 387 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Subscriber Count for YouTube +'s written reviews are positive against 25% of YT Widget's.

Subscriber Count for YouTube + ships an update every 6 days, YT Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriber Count for YouTube + | YT Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriber-count-for-youtube-plus/id1568926960/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yt-widget-subs-count/id6745381322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App All Day Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514345817) | [Alexander Zakharin](https://appshunter.io/developer/594227453) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscriber Count for YouTube +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriber-count-for-youtube-plus/id1568926960)

This app provides real-time tracking of YouTube subscriber and X follower counts directly on your homescreen. It offers hourly updates, customizable widgets, and no sign-in is required for privacy-friendly monitoring of social media growth.

**Highlights:** YouTube subscriber and X follower widget, Hourly background updates, No sign-in required, Widget customization (size and theme), Real-time monitoring, Dual platform tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Best app
- 👍 100% working Perfect App
- 👍 Awesome widgets with the new update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Premium features required
- 😞 Limited free features
- 😞 Subscription needed for widgets
- 😞 Doesn't update live
- 😞 Subscriber count not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriber count is not updating
- Widgets could use some work
- Paywall notification covers widget
- Widgets are not available
- Widget is blank

**Requested features**

- Add option to see more than 10 recent videos
- Update in real time
- Allow multiple channels per widget display
- Make app free or provide more value for subscription
- Add a timestamp for last refresh on widgets


### YT Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yt-widget-subs-count/id6745381322)

Instantly track live YouTube subscriber counts, video statistics, and growth milestones directly from your home or lock screen. Simply paste a channel or video link to automatically detect the channel and view real-time updates without needing to log in.

**Highlights:** Live subscriber count tracking, Real-time video statistics, Milestone progress visualization, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Auto-detect channels via link, Customizable refresh intervals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscriber Count for YouTube + free?

Subscriber Count for YouTube + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YT Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subscriber Count for YouTube + or YT Widget?

YT Widget is rated higher. Subscriber Count for YouTube + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while YT Widget averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Subscriber Count for YouTube + or YT Widget have ads?

Neither Subscriber Count for YouTube + nor YT Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subscriber Count for YouTube + or YT Widget?

Subscriber Count for YouTube + ships an update every 6 days, and YT Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Subscriber Count for YouTube + was updated on October 25, 2026 and YT Widget on October 24, 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.*