# YouTube vs Backpack Studio Soundboard

The clearest difference is ads: Backpack Studio Soundboard at none against YouTube's shown. Backpack Studio Soundboard also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 48%). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (49M vs 303) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Backpack Studio Soundboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 YouTube against 4.6 for Backpack Studio Soundboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 303, 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 79% of Backpack Studio Soundboard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Backpack Studio Soundboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.6 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio-soundboard/id1438882186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 303 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Backpack Studio Soundboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio-soundboard/id1438882186)

Record, mix, and master professional-sounding podcasts and radio shows directly from your mobile device. This app automates post-production, allowing you to focus on creativity with live sound triggering and advanced audio processing.

**Highlights:** Live sound triggering with automatic volume adjustment, Unlimited soundboard pages with customizable pads, Import sounds from various cloud services and apps, Optional subscription for remote guest recording and live streaming, Create video versions of podcasts with animations, Automatic studio-quality audio mastering and EQ, Customizable shortcuts for recording and sound triggering

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backpack Live 10 Hours | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 25 Hours | $19.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 60 Hours | $29.99 | per month |
| backpack pro annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Live Streaming | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for video editing
- 👍 Compatible with screen readers
- 👍 Easy to create videos with text and audio
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Flawless performance and stability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text displayed in videos differs from original
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- 🐛 Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files
- 🔒 Lacks support for Google Drive and 2FA security

**Reported bugs**

- Text displayed in videos differs from original
- Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files

**Requested features**

- Add more audio effects (reverb, echo, etc.)
- Implement Apple Watch integration for controls
- Add video recording and editing capabilities
- Improve multi-track output for further audio editing
- Provide option to disable the dark pad after playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Backpack Studio Soundboard free?

Backpack Studio Soundboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Backpack Studio Soundboard?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while Backpack Studio Soundboard averages 4.6 from 303 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Backpack Studio Soundboard have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Backpack Studio Soundboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Backpack Studio Soundboard?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Backpack Studio Soundboard weekly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 26, 2026 and Backpack Studio Soundboard on September 21, 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.*