# YouTube vs Stream Tracker for Twitch Live

YouTube and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's. Stream Tracker for Twitch Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (49M vs 19K) 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live sells 10 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 Stream Tracker for Twitch Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 19K, 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 87% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Stream Tracker for Twitch Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-tracker-for-twitch-live/id1489861629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **86.5% 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 | 375 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](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, #2 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #26 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


### Stream Tracker for Twitch Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-tracker-for-twitch-live/id1489861629)

Monitor your Twitch channel's performance and compare your growth with other streamers. This app helps you analyze your progress and provides tools to promote your stream on social media, aiming to increase your viewership.

**Highlights:** Track Twitch progress, Compare with other streamers, Promote stream on social media, Boost viewer count, Analyze streamer growth

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to access stream
- 👍 Helpful for small streamers
- 👍 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Accurate follower/subscriber tracking
- 👍 Useful for monitoring channel growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some

**Reported bugs**

- App closing unexpectedly
- Issues with clip exporter tool
- Inconsistent unfollower tracking
- Widget not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to track additional metrics (bits, donations, etc.)
- Stream summary and performance reports
- Customizable widgets and overlays
- Better social media integration and promotion tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Stream Tracker for Twitch Live free?

Stream Tracker for Twitch Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live?

YouTube and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49M and 19K ratings respectively.

### Do YouTube or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Stream Tracker for Twitch Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live on September 25, 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.*