# YouTube vs Shoot Pro Camera Source

The clearest difference is ads: Shoot Pro Camera Source at none against YouTube's shown. Shoot Pro Camera Source also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). YouTube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (49M vs 377). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Shoot Pro Camera Source sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for YouTube against 4.7 for Shoot Pro Camera Source. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 377, 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 53% of Shoot Pro Camera Source's.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Shoot Pro Camera Source every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Shoot Pro Camera Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | [4.7 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-pro-camera-source/id964565026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Good To Hear](https://appshunter.io/developer/501992448) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing, #4 Top Free · Photo & Video, #28 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


### Shoot Pro Camera Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-pro-camera-source/id964565026)

Transform your iOS device into a professional webcam or streaming camera. Easily connect to your computer and gain full manual camera control. Enhance your presentations or streams with on-screen drawing and text annotation tools.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus, White Balance), Telestrator for drawing and adding text on video, USB, HDMI, and AirPlay connectivity, Remote camera control via web browser, Virtual Green Screen and Portrait Effect, Apple Watch app for remote control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shoot Basic | $8.99 | one-time |
| In-App Recording | $12.99 | one-time |
| Telestrator | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Essentials | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Essentials Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Updates Upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Updates | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🎥 Clean HDMI output with no UI overlays
- 📱 Works as wireless 4K webcam solution
- 🔧 Full manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus lock)
- 💬 Responsive and dedicated developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes on various iPhone models
- 📵 Autofocus issues on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 🔌 Limited PC/Windows compatibility
- 💸 Subscription model for previously paid features
- 🎬 Aspect ratio issues (21:9 instead of 16:9)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after minutes of use
- Camera turns off unexpectedly during streaming
- Autofocus not working on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Full screen display issues on iPad Pro
- Notifications and alerts appearing in 'clean feed'

**Requested features**

- Apple ProRes Log support for color grading
- Audio/microphone output capability
- 16:9 aspect ratio option
- Manual brightness/exposure adjustment in portrait mode
- Portrait mode support for rear camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube free?

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

### Is Shoot Pro Camera Source free?

Shoot Pro Camera Source is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube or Shoot Pro Camera Source?

YouTube and Shoot Pro Camera Source are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49M and 377 ratings respectively.

### Do YouTube or Shoot Pro Camera Source have ads?

YouTube shows ads; Shoot Pro Camera Source does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube or Shoot Pro Camera Source?

YouTube ships an update weekly, and Shoot Pro Camera Source every 6 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 30, 2026 and Shoot Pro Camera Source on September 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.*