# YouTube vs IPTV Streamer Max

The clearest difference is update cadence: YouTube at weekly against IPTV Streamer Max's every 3 months. YouTube also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (49M vs 418). 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 IPTV Streamer Max sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 418, 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 31% of IPTV Streamer Max's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, IPTV Streamer Max every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | IPTV Streamer Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.3 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer-max/id1562117654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #64 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


### IPTV Streamer Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer-max/id1562117654)

Manage and stream your IPTV playlists with an intuitive interface. Supports HD and 4K content across multiple platforms, offering EPG, parental controls, and detailed movie information.

**Highlights:** Intuitive playlist and channel management, HD and 4K streaming support, EPG (TV Guide) integration, Multiple streaming protocol support, Drag & drop channel sorting, Parental control with PIN, Movie and TV series details

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the video player | $8.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to create favourite groups
- 👍 Very stable
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Reasonable pricing
- 👍 Good application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Streaming issues and errors
- 🐛 Playlist management problems
- 🐛 Lack of features and customization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing channels
- Inability to delete channels
- Saved playlists not syncing across devices
- Streaming errors and buffering issues
- Disappearing channel lists and settings

**Requested features**

- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Improve channel organization and management
- Implement automatic EPG updates
- Add replay/catch-up functionality
- Improve search and filtering options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is IPTV Streamer Max free?

IPTV Streamer Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or IPTV Streamer Max?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while IPTV Streamer Max averages 4.3 from 418 ratings.

### Do YouTube or IPTV Streamer Max have ads?

Both YouTube and IPTV Streamer Max show ads.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or IPTV Streamer Max?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and IPTV Streamer Max every 3 months. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 25, 2026 and IPTV Streamer Max on September 22, 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.*