Comparison

HackerTube vs QueueTube

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

Head to head
About

HackerTube

Features
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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!

About

QueueTube

This app provides a native client for the federated video network PeerTube. It offers a chronological feed of followed channels, offline playback, and playlist management without ads or tracking. Users can sync their PeerTube account for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Chronological video feed
  • Offline video downloads
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Account synchronization
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Audio-only mode
Features
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QueueTube is a native client for PeerTube, the federated video network anyone can host. Follow the channels you care about, watch them in one chronological feed, and keep everything in step with your PeerTube account. No recommendations, no ads, no tracking. Just your videos, in order. Your Feed, Your Rules • Follow channels from any PeerTube platform, with or without an account. • One chronological feed of the creators you chose. Nothing is pushed on you. • Browse your platform's local and federated videos, discover its popular channels, or search the whole network with SepiaSearch. • Share a PeerTube link from any app to follow its channel. A Fully Native Player • Picture in Picture, background playback, AirPlay, captions, chapters, and playback speed. Free for everyone. • Audio-only mode for talks, podcasts, and music. • Live streams, with scheduled premieres marked in your feed. • Read the comments on any video. • Pick up where you left off, across devices when you're signed in. Sign In and Stay in Sync • Sign in to any PeerTube account. Your subscriptions, playlists, watch history, likes, and resume positions sync both ways with the web. • Changes you make offline are sent the next time you're connected. • Use several accounts and switch between them in two taps. • Your PeerTube notifications, right in the app. QueueTube PRO Watching is free. PRO unlocks the rest: • Download videos to watch offline. • Create, reorder, and share playlists. • Auto-add new uploads to a playlist of your choice, and auto-remove videos you've finished. • Hide short videos, hide watched videos, and filter by keyword, globally or per channel. • Like, comment, and mark videos as watched. Individual and family plans, monthly or yearly. Yearly plans start with a one-week free trial. Built Like an App Should Be • No ads, no analytics, no tracking. Nothing you do is sent to us. • Your settings sync privately through your own iCloud account. • Report and block tools built in. Sensitive content is hidden by default. • Works with Shortcuts and Siri. • VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, and Assistive Access supported. • Available in 13 languages. PeerTube is a registered trademark of Framasoft. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kindredcode.com/privacy

Screenshots

HackerTube4 screens
QueueTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HackerTube at none against QueueTube's 4. HackerTube also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). QueueTube's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price and ads 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. QueueTube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. HackerTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HackerTube ships an update every 7 months, QueueTube daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
HackerTube versus QueueTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackerTubeQueueTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMathijs BernsonKindred Code

In-app purchases

None

HackerTube

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QueueTube

Subscriptions4
  • QueueTube PRO Monthly$1.001 Month
  • QueueTube PRO Monthly Family$2.001 Month
  • QueueTube PRO Yearly7 Days trial$10.001 Year
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  • QueueTube PRO Yearly Family7 Days trial$20.001 Year

Questions

Is HackerTube free?
HackerTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QueueTube free?
QueueTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HackerTube or QueueTube have ads?
Neither HackerTube nor QueueTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HackerTube or QueueTube?
HackerTube ships an update every 7 months, and QueueTube daily. Most recently, HackerTube was updated on November 7, 2026 and QueueTube on October 31, 2026.

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