Vimeo vs YouTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vimeo
Watch and upload high-quality videos in 4K HDR without ads. Access AI-powered tools for script generation and text-based editing, and collaborate with teams. Save videos for offline viewing and stream live events.
- Ad-free 4K Ultra HD video playback
- AI-powered script generation
- Built-in teleprompter for recording
- Text-based video editing
- Live streaming capabilities
- Offline video viewing
- Team collaboration and management
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Watch videos in 4K Ultra HD with no ads, plus all the video tools you need: upload, record, live stream, collaborate, share, and manage your videos. Upload gorgeous, ad-free videos in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR, follow the world’s best creators, and discover amazing videos each and every day. No time to watch? Save videos for offline viewing. Wanna share on the go? Upload videos in the highest quality possible, right from your iPhone or iPad. AI-powered video tools for one-take video creation: Create savvy scripts in seconds with AI script generation, capture content right from your iOS device with a built-in teleprompter, and do it all in one take, thanks to video editing that’s as simple as editing text. Engage your deskless workforce, wherever they are: create high-quality video content for just-in-time micro learning, collaborate with your teams, and manage all of your company’s content from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. Easily upload, create, manage, and share videos • Upload videos right from your Camera Roll • Record a perfect performance with our built-in teleprompter • Record your screen on iPhone or iPad • Edit and trim videos • Stream live events • Privately share videos with passwords and private links AI-powered video tools • Generate scripts from scratch with AI in seconds • Edit videos like you edit text to get rid of ‘ums’ and pauses Engage your deskless workforce • Browse and search Video Library using titles, tags, and spoken words • Watch live events, or go live from your iPhone or iPad • Record, edit, and share high-quality training videos • Manage team permissions, privacy, and security Showcase videos in the highest quality • Upload videos in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR • Enjoy ad-free playback • Add videos to your Watch Later queue • Download videos to watch offline • AirPlay videos to bigger screens Discover videos and creators you love • Delight in a fresh batch of Staff Picks, hand-selected by our team • Follow creators to customize your feed • Explore the newest mind-melting videos and artists • Dive into curated categories like Animation, Documentary, and beyond Some features may not be available in all regions. We offer in-app purchases for annual and monthly subscriptions, advanced privacy features for your videos, and more. Upon confirmation of purchase, the amount will be charged to your Apple account. You can always review the total price before completing payment. Depending on your subscription, Vimeo Plus will renew monthly or annually, and pricing will vary by the subscription type and by country. Once your free trial ends (if any), you will be charged a subscription fee (plus any tax) per subscription period until you cancel. To avoid renewal, you must disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your App Store subscription settings. Have feedback for us? Vimeo is full of actual humans who’d love to listen. Go to vimeo.com/help/contact to get in touch. Terms of Service: https://vimeo.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy
YouTube
Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.
- Personalized video recommendations
- Subscribe to favorite channels
- Explore trending and popular content
- Connect with creators via comments and posts
- Create and upload videos
- Ad-free viewing with Premium
- Save videos for offline playback
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Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vimeo at none against YouTube's shown. YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (49M vs 12K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Vimeo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Vimeo's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Vimeo ships an update every 2 weeks, YouTube weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vimeo | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 4.7 (49M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews — better | 48.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 49M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 | #1 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vimeo.com, Inc. | |
Customer experience
Vimeo
YouTube
User reviews
Vimeo
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great video quality
- 💡 Spatial video support
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
Room to improve
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
YouTube
From 49M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Diverse content
- 🎓 Educational videos
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌐 Vast library of videos
Room to improve
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
- 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
- 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
- 🔒 Censorship concerns
Bugs and requests
Vimeo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Deleted videos not recoverable
- Purchased videos not accessible
- Inconsistent playback performance
- Unreliable upload and sync
Requested features
5 requests- Improved search functionality
- Better video management tools
- Offline viewing options
- More customization and control
- Easier account management
YouTube
Reported bugs
5 issues- Video playback issues
- Subscription tab bugs
- Inconsistent UI changes
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable video recommendations
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back dislike button
- Improve playlist management
- Add option to customize video quality
- Enhance background playback
- Improve comment section functionality
In-app purchases
Vimeo
- Vimeo Plus Monthly - 5GB/week7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Vimeo Starter Monthly7 Days trial$20.001 Month
- Vimeo Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
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- Vimeo Standard Monthly7 Days trial$41.001 Month
- Vimeo Plus Annual7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Vimeo Monthly plan$109.991 Month
- Vimeo Advanced Monthly7 Days trial$124.991 Month
- Vimeo Starter Annual7 Days trial$143.991 Year
- Vimeo Standard Annual7 Days trial$300.001 Year
- Vimeo Advanced Annual7 Days trial$900.001 Year
YouTube
- Premium Lite1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- FOX One3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
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- YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
- Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
- YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
- Super Chat$1.99
- Movies & Shows$2.99
- Movies & Shows$3.99
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- Super Chat$4.99
- Movies & Shows$5.99





