# YouTube vs iLive

The clearest difference is ads: iLive at none against YouTube's shown. iLive also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). YouTube's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and iLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 37% of iLive's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, iLive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | iLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Charlie Pryor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648314980) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #3 Top Free · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing, #39 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| 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


### iLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983)

Easily broadcast HD video from your device or a GoPro to your preferred live streaming platform. Offers simple setup, bandwidth optimization, and real-time broadcasting statistics. Pro features unlock advanced settings for enhanced control over your streams.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, GoPro integration, Custom RTMP server support, Bandwidth optimization, Broadcast statistics, Adjustable resolution and data usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Streaming Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Streaming Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Reliable streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔧 Complicated setup
- 🔧 Lack of features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation issues
- Settings menu not functioning properly
- Streaming URL not saving
- Incompatibility with iPhone 12 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Integration with YouTube Shorts
- More customization options
- Better support for GoPro cameras
- Improved chat/comment display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is iLive free?

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

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

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while iLive averages 4.2 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do YouTube or iLive have ads?

YouTube shows ads; iLive does not.

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

YouTube ships an update weekly, and iLive every 6 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 31, 2026 and iLive on October 29, 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.*