Comparison

Unwatched for YouTube vs Tapetti

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

Head to head
About

Unwatched for YouTube

Manage your video consumption with a customizable queue and channel following. Avoid algorithmic feeds and control playback speed per channel. Includes picture-in-picture and background audio support.

Highlights
  • Custom video queue
  • Follow channels/playlists
  • Triage new videos
  • Hide Shorts
  • Custom playback speed per channel
  • Chapter support
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Background audio
Features
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Follow YouTube channels or add Videos to watch them later KEY FEATURES • The Queue No autoplay, no algorithmic bottomless feed. Just the Videos queued up in the order you want to. • Follow Channels or Playlist Automatically add new videos • Triage Choose where new videos of each channel should end up. Directly on top of the queue, or in your inbox to sort through them. Pick the best, leave the rest. • Sick of #shorts? Hide them all if you want. • Custom Playback Speed Per Channel Set custom speeds for any channel. Want to watch trailers in 1x and podcasts in 2x? You can. • Chapter Support Jump to any chapter or pick and choose a few to watch while skipping the rest. MORE • Picture-in-Picture (+ Background Audio) • Drag and drop videos & channel urls • Shortcut support • Continuous play • Notifications • Sleep Timer • Custom Themes • Directly Import YouTube Subscriptions • iCloud Sync

About

Tapetti

Features
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Simply type what you want to see, choose your preferred style, and let our AI create a beautiful wallpaper just for you. Whether you're dreaming of mystical fantasy worlds, vibrant anime scenes, or photorealistic landscapes, Tapetti brings your ideas to life in seconds. Not ready to create your own? Explore our growing collection of unique AI-generated wallpapers created by our community. Download stunning backgrounds instantly and discover inspiration for your own creations.

Screenshots

Unwatched for YouTube4 screens
Tapetti4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unwatched for YouTube at none against Tapetti's 3. Unwatched for YouTube also leads on device support (6 vs 2). Tapetti's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. Tapetti sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Unwatched for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unwatched for YouTube ships an update every 3 weeks, Tapetti monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unwatched for YouTube versus Tapetti: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnwatched for YouTubeTapetti
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (451 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings451 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPentland Firth Software GmbHMiodrag Peric

Bugs and requests

Unwatched for YouTube

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Another video opens when screen is flipped
  • Queue not loading on Apple TV
  • App crashes on iOS 18.1 beta

Requested features

8 requests
  • Download videos within the app
  • Organize videos in dedicated playlists
  • Add player to Apple TV app
  • Option to not remove videos from inbox until fully watched
  • Remember right-most tab state through app restarts
Show 3 more
  • Support for webview YouTube sign-in with passkeys
  • Add light mode option
  • Provide tutorial for first-time users

Tapetti

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unwatched for YouTube

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tapetti

One-time3
  • 500$0.99
  • 1500$2.99
  • 3000$5.99

Questions

Is Unwatched for YouTube free?
Unwatched for YouTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapetti free?
Tapetti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unwatched for YouTube or Tapetti have ads?
Neither Unwatched for YouTube nor Tapetti shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unwatched for YouTube or Tapetti?
Unwatched for YouTube ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tapetti monthly. Most recently, Unwatched for YouTube was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tapetti on November 8, 2026.

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