HackerTube vs Up Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackerTube
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HackerTube is an app for watching the talks and activities of the Chaos Computer Club. It is not officially affiliated with the CCC. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's largest hacker community and allows people with a wide range of interests from all over the world to meet up and discuss various topics. The club generally meets in small groups/get-togethers, but also hosts large conferences. Here they tinker, talk and exchange ideas. Technical barriers are overcome, new things created and old ones taken apart. Discussions range from technological to political and social topics, with a focus on communication and exchange of ideas and information. For over fifteen years, the Chaos Computer Club has created videos to document the many talks and activities, many of which are available via various platforms. The HackerTube app now allows users to comfortably access this video material via their Apple TV and provides an insight into the club's activities. Just relax on your couch, select the HackerTube app and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the Chaos Computer Club!
Up Next
This podcast client offers smart chapter skipping, private on-device transcription, and robust queue management. Enjoy offline downloads, chapter-aware playback, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts. It prioritizes user control and privacy with no data collection or ads.
- Smart chapter skipping with keyword rules
- Private on-device transcription
- Powerful queue management
- Chapter-aware playback
- Offline downloads
- CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts support
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Up Next is local-first and built around open podcast standards, so your listening stays in your control. What makes Up Next different: Smart chapter skipping with keyword rules, including per-podcast customization Private on-device transcription processing (no cloud upload required) Powerful Up Next queue management with manual reordering Chapter-aware playback, bookmarks, playback speed, and sleep timer Offline downloads with automatic refresh and cleanup OPML import/export, feed URL support, CarPlay, and Siri Shortcuts Up Next is 100% free to use, with no locked features. No data is collected. No tracking. No account required. No central server involved. No ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, or paywalls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Up Next at every 3 days against HackerTube's every 7 months. HackerTube's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HackerTube ships an update every 7 months, Up Next every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackerTube | Up Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathijs Bernson | Holger Krupp |
In-app purchases
HackerTube
No in-app purchases
Up Next
No in-app purchases
