# Stagram vs yPlayer for YouTube

The clearest difference is price: Stagram at Free against yPlayer for YouTube's $1.99. Stagram also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). yPlayer for YouTube's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (54% vs 20%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Stagram is free to download; yPlayer for YouTube costs $1.99 up front. yPlayer for YouTube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

yPlayer for YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: yPlayer for YouTube has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Stagram's written reviews are positive against 54% of yPlayer for YouTube's.

Stagram ships an update every 10 months, yPlayer for YouTube every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stagram | yPlayer for YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagram/id488147065/reviews) | **[4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 14 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dongri Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/436569607) | [Alex Kitcoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348935577) |

## What reviewers say

### Stagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagram/id488147065)

View popular photos from around the world without an Instagram account. Save favorites for offline viewing and download images directly to your iPhone.

**Highlights:** View global popular photos, Save favorites for offline access, Download photos to iPhone, Scrollable large photo display, No Instagram account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### yPlayer for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Watch YouTube videos in a floating Picture-in-Picture window while using other apps. Includes an in-app browser for seamless browsing and listening.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture mode, In-app browser, Now Playing bar, Safari extension, Background playback

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stagram free?

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

### Is yPlayer for YouTube free?

yPlayer for YouTube costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stagram or yPlayer for YouTube?

yPlayer for YouTube is rated higher. Stagram averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while yPlayer for YouTube averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

### Do Stagram or yPlayer for YouTube have ads?

Neither Stagram nor yPlayer for YouTube shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stagram or yPlayer for YouTube?

Stagram ships an update every 10 months, and yPlayer for YouTube every 3 months. Most recently, Stagram was updated on October 23, 2026 and yPlayer 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.*