# YouTube vs Sepolev Neon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sepolev Neon at none against YouTube's 15. Sepolev Neon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 2) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Sepolev Neon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sepolev Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Sepolev Neon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Sepolev Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepolev-neon/id6769590995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Brian Sutorius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341464453) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #3 Top Free · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing, #30 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| 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


### Sepolev Neon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepolev-neon/id6769590995)

Transform your photos into physical postcards with a typed message. Simply select an image, write your note, enter an address, and send it. It's designed for speed and simplicity, with no editing tools.

**Highlights:** Photo to postcard conversion, Custom message on back, Address entry from contacts, USPS First Class mail delivery, Simple, fast interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Sepolev Neon free?

Sepolev Neon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Sepolev Neon?

Sepolev Neon is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Sepolev Neon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Sepolev Neon have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Sepolev Neon does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Sepolev Neon?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Sepolev Neon fortnightly. Most recently, YouTube was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sepolev Neon on October 24, 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.*