# YouTube vs Wallpaper Twins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YouTube at 48% against Wallpaper Twins's 0%. YouTube also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (49M vs 6). Wallpaper Twins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Wallpaper Twins asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Wallpaper Twins's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Wallpaper Twins every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Wallpaper Twins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-twins/id6446590821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## 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, #24 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


### Wallpaper Twins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-twins/id6446590821)

Create matching wallpapers for you and your partner. Capture moments together, split existing photos, or choose from a curated collection of designs.

**Highlights:** Take selfies and crop for paired wallpapers, Upload and split existing photos, Browse ready-made couple wallpapers, Set images as wallpapers instantly, Send wallpapers to your partner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Wallpaper Twins free?

Wallpaper Twins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Wallpaper Twins?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while Wallpaper Twins averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Wallpaper Twins have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Wallpaper Twins does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Wallpaper Twins?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Wallpaper Twins every 5 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 27, 2026 and Wallpaper Twins on September 2, 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.*