# YouTube vs Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi

YouTube and Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's. YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 45K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 YouTube against 4.7 for Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-for-youtube-creatipi/id1345092330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## 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, #30 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


### Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-for-youtube-creatipi/id1345092330)

This app helps YouTube creators monitor channel growth, track monetization progress, and analyze audience engagement. It offers tools for content strategy, competitor analysis, and AI-powered title generation to improve video performance and discoverability.

**Highlights:** Monetization and Revenue Tracking, AI Video Title Generator, Audience Retention Insights, Competitor Tracking, Video Tags and SEO Research, Multi-Channel Support, Custom Challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creatipi Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Creatipi Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Creatipi Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Creatipi Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $15.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Creatipi Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro | $6.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro | $54.99 | one-time |
| YT Tracker Pro | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking channel progress
- 🚀 Provides real-time analytics
- 💡 Motivating with goal-setting features
- 👍 Convenient for small and beginner YouTubers
- 👍 Responsive developer with good support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and inaccurate data
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription
- 🔍 Confusing for new users, lacks explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriber and watch time count not updating correctly
- Promotional tools not working as expected
- Connectivity issues causing data sync problems

**Requested features**

- More free features and functionality
- Improved accuracy and reliability of data
- Better customization options
- Tutorials and explanations for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi free?

Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi?

Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do YouTube or Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi have ads?

Both YouTube and Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi every 3 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tracker for YouTube | Creatipi on November 1, 2026.

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