# YouTube vs WMDPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: YouTube at 4.7 against WMDPlayer's 4.1. YouTube also leads on ratings volume (49M vs 10) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). WMDPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 WMDPlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 60% of WMDPlayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

YouTube ships an update weekly, WMDPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | WMDPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmdplayer/id1529409881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Last,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430552387) |

## 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, #31 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


### WMDPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmdplayer/id1529409881)

This versatile media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering advanced playback controls, library management, and file sharing capabilities. Enjoy features like background playback, subtitle support, and Chromecast casting for a seamless media experience.

**Highlights:** Supports nearly all media formats, Background playback and section repeat, Playback speed control and bookmarking, Subtitle support and equalizer, Media library with folder management, Wi-Fi and USB file transfer, Chromecast casting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is WMDPlayer free?

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

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

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while WMDPlayer averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do YouTube or WMDPlayer have ads?

Both YouTube and WMDPlayer show ads.

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

YouTube ships an update weekly, and WMDPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 24, 2026 and WMDPlayer on September 9, 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.*