Comparison

YouTube vs Video Saver Web Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YouTube

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
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Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

About

Video Saver Web Browser

Browse the web, save videos for offline viewing, and play them in the background. This app also allows you to extract audio from videos and skip annoying ads while browsing.

Highlights
  • Save videos from web pages
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Background video playback
  • Skip video ads
  • Multiple browser display modes
Features
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A simple, lightweight web browser app that lets you save videos from the web and play them offline in the background. Features ・Video Saving: You can save videos currently playing on the page you're viewing. You can also extract the audio and save it as an audio file. ・Background Playback: Videos play in the background in a small pop-up window, allowing you to use the browser alongside other apps. ・Skip Video Ads: You can skip video ads on the page you're viewing. ・Browser Display Mode: You can switch between different browser display modes.

Screenshots

YouTube4 screens
Video Saver Web Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: YouTube at 50M against Video Saver Web Browser's 706. YouTube also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked) and review sentiment (48% vs 38%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Video Saver Web Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 706, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 38% of Video Saver Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YouTube ships an update weekly, Video Saver Web Browser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
YouTube versus Video Saver Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouTubeVideo Saver Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50M ratings) — better4.5 (706 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better38.3% of reviews
Number of ratings50M — better706
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGoogleMasaharu Tsukamoto

Customer experience

YouTube

All ratings49,612,160 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews22,696 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.8%

Video Saver Web Browser

All ratings689 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

YouTube

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Video playback issues
  • Subscription tab bugs
  • Inconsistent UI changes
  • Syncing problems across devices
  • Unreliable video recommendations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back dislike button
  • Improve playlist management
  • Add option to customize video quality
  • Enhance background playback
  • Improve comment section functionality

Video Saver Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

YouTube

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Lite$11.991 Month
  • Premium Lite1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • FOX One3 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
  • Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
One-time5
  • Super Chat$1.99
  • Movies & Shows$2.99
  • Movies & Shows$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Super Chat$4.99
  • Movies & Shows$5.99
1 purchases

Video Saver Web Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month

Questions

Is YouTube free?
YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Saver Web Browser free?
Video Saver Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YouTube or Video Saver Web Browser?
YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Video Saver Web Browser averages 4.5 from 706 ratings.
Do YouTube or Video Saver Web Browser have ads?
Both YouTube and Video Saver Web Browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, YouTube or Video Saver Web Browser?
YouTube ships an update weekly, and Video Saver Web Browser every 8 days. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Saver Web Browser on October 29, 2026.

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