# YouTube vs Well

The clearest difference is rating: YouTube at 4.7 against Well's 4.2. YouTube also leads on ratings volume (50M vs 39) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Well's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 Well sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 64% of Well's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Well every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Well |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/well-paper-moving-backgrounds/id1468475511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **63.6% 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 | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Oleksandr Bakuro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511570000) |

## 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, #41 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


### Well

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/well-paper-moving-backgrounds/id1468475511)

Transform your iPhone with captivating live wallpapers and dynamic themes. Easily convert your own photos into animated backgrounds or choose from a vast, regularly updated collection. Personalize your device with stunning 4K visuals and exclusive animations.

**Highlights:** Huge collection of 4K live wallpapers, Regularly updated content, Variety of categories, Exclusive animations, One-tap photo animation, Customizable lock screen

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Well free?

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

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

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Well averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Well have ads?

Both YouTube and Well show ads.

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

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Well every 3 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 31, 2026 and Well on October 24, 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.*