# YouTube vs EventLive－Live Stream Event

YouTube and EventLive－Live Stream Event both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of EventLive－Live Stream Event's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's. EventLive－Live Stream Event also leads on ads (none vs shown). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 861) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and EventLive－Live Stream Event sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for EventLive－Live Stream Event. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 861, 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 89% of EventLive－Live Stream Event's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, EventLive－Live Stream Event monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | EventLive－Live Stream Event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | **[4.8 (861 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventlivelive-stream-event/id1457137042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 861 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [EventLive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692919381) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing, #3 Top Free · Photo & Video, #25 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


### EventLive－Live Stream Event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventlivelive-stream-event/id1457137042)

Easily share live events with anyone, anywhere. Stream in HD quality with pause and resume options. Guests don't need an app to watch, and recordings are saved for later viewing.

**Highlights:** Private live streaming, No guest app required, Pause and resume streaming, HD quality video and sound, Automatic video saving, Unlimited guest invites, Guest reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Day Streaming: One Event | $49.99 | one-time |
| Single Business Event | $59.00 | one-time |
| All-Day Streaming: One Event | $69.00 | one-time |
| Event Live Stream + 1 month storage | $69.00 | one-time |
| 5 events pack | $199.99 | one-time |
| 5 Events Package | $250.00 | one-time |
| 10 event pack | $349.99 | one-time |
| 10 Events Package | $400.00 | one-time |
| 25 Event Pack | $749.99 | one-time |
| 25 Events Package | $879.00 | one-time |
| 50 Events Package | $1000.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless live streaming
- 💎 High-quality video and audio
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 📥 Ability to download recorded event

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (freezing, buffering)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive for single events

**Reported bugs**

- Link not working for some guests
- Audio quality issues in outdoor settings

**Requested features**

- Customizable event page
- Multi-camera support
- Automatic recording backup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is EventLive－Live Stream Event free?

EventLive－Live Stream Event is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or EventLive－Live Stream Event?

EventLive－Live Stream Event is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while EventLive－Live Stream Event averages 4.8 from 861 ratings.

### Do YouTube or EventLive－Live Stream Event have ads?

YouTube shows ads; EventLive－Live Stream Event does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or EventLive－Live Stream Event?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and EventLive－Live Stream Event monthly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 30, 2026 and EventLive－Live Stream Event 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.*