# 快手 vs YouTube

The clearest difference is ratings volume: YouTube at 49M against 快手's 37K. YouTube also leads on chart position (#1 vs #100). 快手's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 快手 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 快手 against 4.7 for YouTube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of 快手's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 快手 | YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440948110/reviews) | [4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37K | **49M** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **48.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#1** |
| Size | 646 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440948113) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### 快手

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440948110)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #150 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Discover a vibrant app where you can watch addictive short videos, join group video chats, enjoy interactive live streams, showcase your talents on a big stage, and create stunning videos with 30 beauty filters and a variety of magical expressions. Let your creativity shine and have fun with every tap!

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 Kwai Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容9.9元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容5.8元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容14.8元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 77快币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126快币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 175快币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容28.8元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280 Kwai Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 476 Kwai Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 78元粉条推广 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 686 Kwai Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1386 Kwai Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2086快币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4886 Kwai Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 18186 Kwai Coins | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great entertainment app
- 🚀 Convenient video sharing
- 💡 Unique features like video editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Restrictive policies for non-Chinese users
- 💩 Inappropriate/low-quality content
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithms

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or create accounts
- Frozen accounts with no clear resolution
- Inconsistent video playback and loading

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve video quality and stability
- Provide more options for non-Chinese users
- Implement better content moderation


### YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #38 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| FOX One | $19.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| Youtube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| Super Chat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $2.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Chat | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Diverse content
- 🎓 Educational videos
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌐 Vast library of videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
- 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
- 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
- 🔒 Censorship concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues
- Subscription tab bugs
- Inconsistent UI changes
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable video recommendations

**Requested features**

- Bring back dislike button
- Improve playlist management
- Add option to customize video quality
- Enhance background playback
- Improve comment section functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 快手 free?

快手 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YouTube free?

YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 快手 or YouTube?

快手 and YouTube are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 37K and 49M ratings respectively.

### Do 快手 or YouTube have ads?

Both 快手 and YouTube show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 快手 or YouTube?

快手 ships an update weekly, and YouTube weekly. Most recently, 快手 was updated on September 26, 2026 and YouTube on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 快手 or YouTube?

快手 currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and YouTube at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*