# Bit vs Unwatched for YouTube

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unwatched for YouTube at every 3 weeks against Bit's every 24 months. Unwatched for YouTube also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 79%) and ratings volume (423 vs 94). Bit's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bit against 4.7 for Unwatched for YouTube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 423 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Unwatched for YouTube's.

Bit ships an update every 24 months, Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bit | Unwatched for YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit/id366236469/reviews) | **[4.7 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **423** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kodare](https://appshunter.io/developer/357998997) | [Pentland Firth Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/580828199) |

## What reviewers say

### Bit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit/id366236469)

This app provides a simple "yes" or "no" answer to your questions, inspired by the iconic digital bits from the movie Tron. Tap the app to receive a random response, simulating the limited possibilities of a bit.

**Highlights:** Yes/No answers, Tron-inspired design, Simple tap interaction, Randomized responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads or in-app purchases
- ⚡ Lightweight and minimal battery consumption
- 🎮 Simple, intuitive gameplay mechanics
- 🎬 Authentic Tron movie representation
- 😊 Nostalgic appeal for long-time users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Audio/sound issues on multiple devices
- ⏱️ Slow animation in default state
- 😴 Limited entertainment value (short-lived novelty)
- 🎨 Confusing visual design (unclear yes/no distinction)
- 📱 Compatibility issues with some iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output on certain iOS versions and devices
- Audio not working on iPad with iOS 8
- Inconsistent sound functionality across devices
- Missing sound on iPhone despite system volume settings
- App doesn't fill iPhone 5's 4-inch screen properly

**Requested features**

- Voice recognition to respond to spoken questions
- Ability to manually select yes or no responses
- Random 'yes yes yes yes' and 'no no no no' responses
- Integration with Siri, Google Assistant, or Alexa
- Augmented reality feature showing Bit in real environment


### Unwatched for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463)

Manage your YouTube viewing experience with a customizable queue and channel subscriptions. Avoid algorithmic feeds, hide Shorts, and set custom playback speeds per channel. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and chapter support for efficient video consumption.

**Highlights:** Customizable video queue, Channel and playlist following, Content triage system, Shorts content filtering, Per-channel playback speed, Chapter support, Picture-in-Picture and background audio

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great functionality
- 🚀 Perfect for YouTube picture-in-picture and background audio
- 👍 Wonderful YouTube replacement
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Brilliant app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP is broken on iPhone
- 🐛 Buggy and often freezes iPad
- 🐛 Crashes when marking too many videos as watched
- 🐛 Experimental iCloud sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Another video opens when screen is flipped
- Queue not loading on Apple TV
- App crashes on iOS 18.1 beta

**Requested features**

- Download videos within the app
- Organize videos in dedicated playlists
- Add player to Apple TV app
- Option to not remove videos from inbox until fully watched
- Remember right-most tab state through app restarts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bit free?

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

### Is Unwatched for YouTube free?

Unwatched for YouTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bit or Unwatched for YouTube?

Unwatched for YouTube is rated higher. Bit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Unwatched for YouTube averages 4.7 from 423 ratings.

### Do Bit or Unwatched for YouTube have ads?

Neither Bit nor Unwatched for YouTube shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bit or Unwatched for YouTube?

Bit ships an update every 24 months, and Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bit was updated on October 23, 2026 and Unwatched for YouTube on October 30, 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.*