# YouTube vs Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

The clearest difference is ads: Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player at none against YouTube's shown. YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 150) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 150, 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 33% of Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-360-cardboard-vr-player/id6443885142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 380 MB | 44 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) | [Oleksandr Kazakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580887700) |

## 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, #36 Top Free (US App Store)

Watch and subscribe to channels, discover trending content, and create your own videos. Connect with creators and the community through comments and live streams. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** Personalized recommendations, Channel subscriptions, Explore trending content, Community interaction, Mobile video creation, Live streaming

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | 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 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Chat | $4.99 | 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


### Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-360-cardboard-vr-player/id6443885142)

Experience immersive 360°, 180°, and 3D photos and videos on your iPhone. Explore content by moving your device, and step into your memories with VR mode using a Cardboard-style headset. Capture your own panoramas with guided shooting.

**Highlights:** Immersive 360°, 180°, and 3D photo/video playback, Cardboard VR headset support with head tracking, Guided panorama capture, Multiple viewing modes (standard, panoramic, 360°, 180°, VR), Intuitive gesture controls (move, swipe, pinch), Minimal media gallery and import/sharing options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 2TB | $39.99 | per month |
| Custom Brand | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Core | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Core | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player free?

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. Most recently, YouTube was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player on November 7, 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.*