# YouTube vs ManyCam

The clearest difference is rating: YouTube at 4.7 against ManyCam's 3.1. YouTube also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (49M vs 151). ManyCam's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and ManyCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 34% of ManyCam's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, ManyCam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | ManyCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [3.1 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manycam-easy-live-streaming/id1112694921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [AVM Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/380236148) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing, #4 Top Free · Photo & Video, #47 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


### ManyCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manycam-easy-live-streaming/id1112694921)

Transform your mobile device into a professional video studio. Stream live video from multiple smartphones simultaneously, adding effects and filters in real-time. Easily broadcast to various platforms with customizable RTMP support.

**Highlights:** Connect multiple mobile devices as cameras, Stream from multiple locations simultaneously, One-click streaming to Facebook, Custom RTMP streaming support, Apply real-time effects and filters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ManyCam Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for live streaming
- 🚀 Efficient for broadcasting
- 👍 Good for teaching online
- 👍 Versatile camera options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unstable performance
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🐛 Facebook integration problems
- 🐛 Lacks key features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- Frequent app crashes
- Streaming quality issues
- Login problems
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add screen recording feature
- Support for more social media platforms
- Improve audio quality options
- Provide better customization tools
- Add support for external audio devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is ManyCam free?

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

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

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while ManyCam averages 3.1 from 151 ratings.

### Do YouTube or ManyCam have ads?

Both YouTube and ManyCam show ads.

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

YouTube ships an update weekly, and ManyCam every 3 months. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 28, 2026 and ManyCam on August 26, 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.*