Comparison

Video Bookmark vs VidGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Bookmark

Save specific moments in YouTube videos with timestamped bookmarks. Easily access and share these moments later, keeping important video content organized outside of the YouTube app. A Chrome extension allows for seamless cross-device bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Save YouTube video timestamps
  • Access saved bookmarks
  • Share timestamped links
  • Compatible Chrome extension
  • Organize important videos
Features
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Video Bookmark is your go-to app for effortlessly saving timestamps in YouTube videos on your iOS device. Follow these simple steps to get started: Install the Video Bookmark app and sign in with your Google or Apple account. Open the YouTube iOS app and select any video you want to bookmark. Tap the share button below the video and choose 'Video Bookmark' from the list (you might need to click the 'more' button represented by ...). The share extension will appear, allowing you to enter the timestamp. To access your saved bookmarks, open the Video Bookmark app and refresh the screen by pulling it down. But that's not all! You can also easily share timestamped links with friends. Simply press and hold the URL link on your saved bookmark to bring up the sharing option. Video Bookmark is perfect for keeping track of long YouTube videos, including audiobooks, classes, speeches, and more. It's the ideal solution for saving important videos outside of the clutter of YouTube. And here's the best part: Video Bookmark is the only bookmarking app with a compatible Chrome extension, so you can seamlessly save bookmarks on both your phone and computer!

About

VidGuard

This app provides a secure YouTube environment for children by allowing parents to select specific trusted channels. Children will only have access to content from these whitelisted sources, ensuring a safe viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Whitelist trusted YouTube channels
  • Restricts content to selected channels
  • Safe viewing environment for children
  • Parental control over content access
Features
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VidGuard — Smart Parental Controls for Kid-Safe Video Viewing VidGuard helps parents curate a safe video library for their children. Pick which video channels your kids can watch, set daily time limits, and let them sign in on their own devices — all from one family dashboard. KEY FEATURES • Per-child channel allowlist — you decide what's allowed • Per-child PIN protection • Daily watch-time limits enforced across all devices • Kid sign-in via QR/code (no shared passwords) • Channel request workflow — kids suggest, parents approve • Multi-device family management • Independent per-child viewing profiles PRIVACY-FIRST VidGuard does NOT collect, host, or modify video content. All playback is performed via standard embedded video players using public APIs available to all third-party developers. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES. Designed for families. Built for safety.

Screenshots

Video Bookmark3 screens
VidGuard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Bookmark at 5.0 against VidGuard's 3.5. Video Bookmark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). VidGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. VidGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Bookmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Bookmark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Bookmark ships an update every 8 days, VidGuard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Bookmark versus VidGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo BookmarkVidGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieran OlearyHadi Zawad

Customer experience

Video Bookmark

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VidGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Video Bookmark

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VidGuard

One-time1
  • Pro Account$12.99

Questions

Is Video Bookmark free?
Video Bookmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VidGuard free?
VidGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Bookmark or VidGuard?
Video Bookmark is rated higher. Video Bookmark averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VidGuard averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Video Bookmark or VidGuard have ads?
Neither Video Bookmark nor VidGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Bookmark or VidGuard?
Video Bookmark ships an update every 8 days, and VidGuard every 3 days. Most recently, Video Bookmark was updated on October 9, 2026 and VidGuard on October 10, 2026.

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