# YouTube vs InsTake

The clearest difference is ads: InsTake at none against YouTube's shown. InsTake also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 5.6K) 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and InsTake sells 2 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 4.6 for InsTake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | InsTake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 372 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [云凤 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530866499) |

## 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, #43 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


### InsTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849)

Easily repost photos, videos, and stories from Instagram. This app also provides powerful analytics to track followers, engagement, and user activity. Manage your Instagram content and understand your audience better.

**Highlights:** Repost photos and videos, Repost stories and IGTV, Copy captions and tags, Track follower changes, Analyze user engagement, Save posts and history, Search accounts and tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Functional
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 The go-to app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔒 Security issue
- ⏱️ Takes too long to load

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles don't load
- Keeps asking to log in
- Crashes when trying to save photos
- Doesn't detect valid links
- Freezes when pasting links

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve download functionality
- Add multiple account support
- Add logout button
- Improve video download quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is InsTake free?

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

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

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while InsTake averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do YouTube or InsTake have ads?

YouTube shows ads; InsTake does not.

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

YouTube ships an update weekly, and InsTake weekly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 24, 2026 and InsTake on October 24, 2026.

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