# UTube Embed Player vs Viddle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UTube Embed Player at none against Viddle's 6. UTube Embed Player also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 55%). Viddle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (757 vs 150). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Viddle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UTube Embed Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UTube Embed Player against 4.5 for Viddle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viddle has 757 ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of UTube Embed Player's written reviews are positive against 55% of Viddle's.

UTube Embed Player ships an update every 5 weeks, Viddle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UTube Embed Player | Viddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101/reviews)** | [4.5 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viddle-no-ads-video-browser/id6502212229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **757** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [Ink River, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735642820) |

## What reviewers say

### UTube Embed Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101)

This application functions as a YouTube player, allowing you to watch videos directly within the app. It keeps a local record of your viewing history and supports Picture-in-Picture mode. Note that some videos may have playback restrictions.

**Highlights:** Plays YouTube videos within the app, Local viewing history, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Respects video playback restrictions

**In-app purchases:** none


### Viddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viddle-no-ads-video-browser/id6502212229)

This app enhances video streaming by blocking ads, allowing background playback, and offering picture-in-picture mode for multitasking. It also provides features like AI summaries and comment translation for a more engaging viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Ad-free video playback, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background audio playback, AI video summarization, Comment translation, UI customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Membership 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership 1 year | $5.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Refer Reward | Free | one-time |
| 1 Month Referral Reward | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚫 Effective ad blocking for free
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🎬 Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality
- 🔊 Background audio playback capability
- 💰 Affordable lifetime subscription option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📺 Inconsistent ad behavior despite 'no ads' claim
- 🔙 Missing back button from Shorts and search results
- 🔊 Audio muting issues during playback
- 📱 Screen rotation not working in fullscreen

**Reported bugs**

- No back button from Shorts view
- Double-tap skip functionality broken
- Fast forward/rewind controls not responding
- Playlist auto-pause issues
- Video muting when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Auto-rotate for fullscreen landscape mode
- Gesture-based navigation (swipe to go back)
- Automatic Picture-in-Picture on app exit
- Playback speed customization (x2, x3, x4)
- SponsorBlock integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UTube Embed Player free?

UTube Embed Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Viddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UTube Embed Player or Viddle?

UTube Embed Player is rated higher. UTube Embed Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Viddle averages 4.5 from 757 ratings.

### Do UTube Embed Player or Viddle have ads?

Both UTube Embed Player and Viddle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UTube Embed Player or Viddle?

UTube Embed Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and Viddle every 2 weeks. Most recently, UTube Embed Player was updated on October 27, 2026 and Viddle on October 27, 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.*