# yPlayer for YouTube vs UTube Embed Player

The clearest difference is price: UTube Embed Player at Free against yPlayer for YouTube's $1.99. UTube Embed Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). yPlayer for YouTube's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

UTube Embed Player is free to download; yPlayer for YouTube costs $1.99 up front. yPlayer for YouTube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UTube Embed Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UTube Embed Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 150 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of yPlayer for YouTube's written reviews are positive against 75% of UTube Embed Player's.

yPlayer for YouTube ships an update every 3 months, UTube Embed Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | yPlayer for YouTube | UTube Embed Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529/reviews) | **[4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alex Kitcoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348935577) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### yPlayer for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Watch YouTube videos in a floating Picture-in-Picture window while using other apps. Includes an in-app browser for seamless browsing and listening.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture mode, In-app browser, Now Playing bar, Safari extension, Background playback

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### UTube Embed Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101)

This application functions as a YouTube player, allowing you to watch videos directly within the app. It keeps a local record of your viewing history and supports Picture-in-Picture mode. Note that some videos may have playback restrictions.

**Highlights:** Plays YouTube videos within the app, Local viewing history, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Respects video playback restrictions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is yPlayer for YouTube free?

yPlayer for YouTube costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is UTube Embed Player free?

UTube Embed Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, yPlayer for YouTube or UTube Embed Player?

UTube Embed Player is rated higher. yPlayer for YouTube averages 4.1 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while UTube Embed Player averages 4.6 from 150 ratings.

### Do yPlayer for YouTube or UTube Embed Player have ads?

UTube Embed Player shows ads; yPlayer for YouTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, yPlayer for YouTube or UTube Embed Player?

yPlayer for YouTube ships an update every 3 months, and UTube Embed Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, yPlayer for YouTube was updated on November 7, 2026 and UTube Embed Player on November 4, 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.*