UTube Embed Player vs VidHop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UTube Embed Player
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.
- Plays YouTube videos within the app
- Local viewing history
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
- Respects video playback restrictions
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The app is essentially a YouTube player. It plays YouTube videos using the YouTube embedded player. Functionality: - Enables the playback of YouTube videos within the app - Locally keeps a record of your viewing history - Note: Some YouTube videos may have restrictions that prevent playback in embedded players. The app respects these limitations and will not be able to play such content. - To use PiP, switch to full-screen mode in the video player, then swipe up to go to the Home Screen This app does not offer many functionalities besides playing YouTube videos. It might be better to find a YouTube video elsewhere and then paste the link into the app.
VidHop
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VidHop turns your videos into short, branded links that open the video app directly — perfect for your stories. Normal links open videos inside the in-app browser, where nobody is logged in: no likes, no comments, no subscriptions. VidHop links jump straight into the YouTube or Twitch app, where your viewers are logged in and ready to engage. CREATE LINKS IN SECONDS • Paste any video or channel link — get a short link instantly • Share it in your story with the link sticker • Viewers land in the app, not the browser TRACK EVERY CLICK • Live click counts per link • Sort your links by newest or most clicked — all time, last 7 days or last 24 hours • Full statistics with countries and devices (Creator) NEW VIDEO REMINDERS (Creator) • Get a push the moment your video goes live • Tap it — your story link is ready to share • Skip Shorts and members-only videos if you like YOUR NAME ON EVERY LINK (Creator) • yourname.vidhop.gg links with clean video titles • Unlimited links YOUR OWN DOMAIN (Creator Plus) • Use a domain you own, like go.yourdomain.com — VidHop guides the setup • No VidHop badge, no countdown on your links PLANS Basic is free: 5 new links per week with click counts. Creator adds your name in every link, unlimited links, full statistics and new video reminders. Creator Plus adds your own domain and badge-free links. Prices are shown in your local currency before you buy. Subscriptions renew monthly and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy policy: https://vidhop.gg/privacy Terms of Service: https://vidhop.gg/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UTube Embed Player at none against VidHop's 2. VidHop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. VidHop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UTube Embed Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
UTube Embed Player ships an update every 5 weeks, VidHop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UTube Embed Player | VidHop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (145 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobutaka Yuasa | CHARLY BAASCH |
In-app purchases
UTube Embed Player
No in-app purchases
VidHop
- Creator$1.991 Month
- Creator Plus$4.991 Month
Questions
Is UTube Embed Player free?
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Do UTube Embed Player or VidHop have ads?
Which is updated more often, UTube Embed Player or VidHop?
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