# YouTube vs Double Video Player Pro

The clearest difference is price: YouTube at Free against Double Video Player Pro's $1.99. YouTube also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (48% vs 18%). Double Video Player Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

YouTube is free to download; Double Video Player Pro costs $1.99 up front. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Double Video Player Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 3, 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 18% of Double Video Player Pro's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Double Video Player Pro every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Double Video Player Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-video-player-pro/id708525849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) |

## 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, #19 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


### Double Video Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-video-player-pro/id708525849)

Watch two different videos simultaneously on one device, perfect for sharing with a partner or friend. Enjoy individual viewing experiences with separate headphones. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

**Highlights:** Watch two videos at once, Independent audio with separate headphones, Ideal for sharing with a partner, Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**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 Double Video Player Pro free?

Double Video Player Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Double Video Player Pro?

YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49M ratings, while Double Video Player Pro averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do YouTube or Double Video Player Pro have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Double Video Player Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Double Video Player Pro?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Double Video Player Pro every 23 months. Most recently, YouTube was updated on October 18, 2026 and Double Video Player Pro on October 15, 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.*