Comparison

YouTube vs Watch Faces & Wallpapers App

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 your favorite channels, discover trending content, and connect with creators. Create and upload your own videos, or enjoy live streams. Offers options for family viewing and creator support.

Highlights
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Channel subscriptions
  • Content exploration
  • Community interaction
  • Video creation and upload
  • Live streaming
  • Channel memberships
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

Watch Faces & Wallpapers App

This app offers a vast collection of wallpapers, posters, and watch faces to personalize your devices. It provides tools and resources to enhance your device's aesthetics, help you stay organized, and unleash your creativity.

Highlights
  • Extensive wallpaper collection
  • Customizable watch faces
  • Device aesthetic enhancement
  • Organization tools
  • Creative expression tools
  • Smart widgets
Features
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With an extensive collection of wallpapers, posters and watch faces, this app radically changes the way you can customize your device. Find the perfect wallpaper to complement your screen. Whether you want to stay organized, exercise your creativity, or simply improve the aesthetics of your device, Watch Faces & Wallpapers App offers tools and resources to help bring your vision to life. Read more about our terms and conditions below. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_LxSqR5rehApWLmJ_QmHbHA2P-Mm5-5waLzHTGQ0Yg/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Pd958CBMJxGqo-KTGPB6CbJpw7fTjDiVMK48ihmRgM/edit?usp=sharing Contact: o4780212@gmail.com *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit one of the following links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

Screenshots

YouTube4 screens
Watch Faces & Wallpapers App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Watch Faces & Wallpapers App at none against YouTube's shown. Watch Faces & Wallpapers App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). YouTube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (50M vs 22). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Watch Faces & Wallpapers App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for YouTube against 4.6 for Watch Faces & Wallpapers App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 33% of Watch Faces & Wallpapers App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YouTube ships an update weekly, Watch Faces & Wallpapers App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
YouTube versus Watch Faces & Wallpapers App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouTubeWatch Faces & Wallpapers App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50M ratings) — better4.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings50M — better22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB213 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGoogleKimberly William

Customer experience

YouTube

All ratings49,722,087 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews22,911 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative42.8%

Watch Faces & Wallpapers App

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Watch Faces & Wallpapers App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

YouTube

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Lite$11.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
One-time3
  • Super Chat$1.99
  • Movies & Shows$3.99
  • Super Chat$4.99
5 purchases

Watch Faces & Wallpapers App

Subscriptions5
  • Locket Color Widget, Wallpaper3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Locket Color Widget, Wallpaper$5.997 Days
  • Locket Color Widget, Wallpaper$14.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Widget, Wallpaper, Lock Screen$19.991 Month
  • Widget, Wallpaper, Lock Screen$39.991 Year

Questions

Is YouTube free?
YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Faces & Wallpapers App free?
Watch Faces & Wallpapers App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YouTube or Watch Faces & Wallpapers App?
YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Watch Faces & Wallpapers App averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do YouTube or Watch Faces & Wallpapers App have ads?
YouTube shows ads; Watch Faces & Wallpapers App does not.
Which is updated more often, YouTube or Watch Faces & Wallpapers App?
YouTube ships an update weekly, and Watch Faces & Wallpapers App every 6 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on November 7, 2026 and Watch Faces & Wallpapers App on November 3, 2026.

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