Comparison

ZenTube vs RatherDo

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

Head to head
About

ZenTube

This app helps you regain control of your digital media consumption by eliminating distractions like recommended videos and endless scrolling. It focuses on providing a decluttered experience so you can reclaim your time for more meaningful activities.

Highlights
  • No recommended videos or algorithm
  • Filter shorts and videos
  • Organized channels
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • Note-taking per video
Features
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Tired of the endless feed? ZenTube is a distraction-free video client that shows only the channels YOU choose - no recommendations, no algorithm, no doomscrolling. You open the app to watch one video from a channel you follow. An hour later, you're lost in a feed you never asked for. ZenTube breaks that loop by removing the traps: • NO recommended videos or algorithmic feed • Hide Shorts and long videos separately • Grayscale thumbnails to keep clicks low • No account, no tracking - privacy first WHAT YOU GET • All your channels in one clean, organised home feed • Watch Later, playlists, and resume playback • Notes per video - turn watching into learning • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Explore & search with Shorts filtering • Available in 9 languages WHAT PEOPLE SAY "I never write reviews, but this app is perfectly built for how I think people should interact with online content." "I can filter educational and business channels without the thumbnail and save my time." WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone doing a digital detox or cutting screen time • Learners who follow educational and news channels • People who want video without the rabbit hole HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the channels you love. 2. Watch only what's on your list. 3. Get your time back for what really matters. ZenTube is free to start. ZenTube Pro (optional) unlocks the full experience - the plan names say it all: Zen As You Go, Zen For A Year, or Zen Forever. Make your feed yours again. Download ZenTube and improve your digital well-being today. Privacy Policy: https://intenca.com/zentube/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RatherDo

This app helps you manage screen time by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It includes accountability features, progress reports, and a focus timer to encourage healthier digital habits and a better online-offline balance.

Highlights
  • App blocking and usage limits
  • Strict accountability features
  • Personalized progress reports
  • Task and routine creation
  • Focus timer for uninterrupted concentration
  • Digital well-being support
Features
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RatherDo helps you take control of your screen time, supporting not just your digital well-being but your overall wellness. ■ Select the apps that disrupt your well-being Select apps like Instagram or YouTube that disrupt your focus and set limits on their usage during specific times. ■ Built-in accountability With RatherDo’s strict accountability feature, once you’ve set restrictions, they’re locked in place and can’t be easily altered or deleted on a whim. This strict setup keeps you on track by preventing impulsive changes, ensuring you stay off distracting apps. The result? You wake up feeling refreshed and focused, knowing you stuck to your goals. ■ Report Track your progress with personalized reports on what you chose to focus on. Help you see the positive impact of choosing wellness over screen time. ■ Set Task (Rather Do) Create activities to focus on instead, like routines or tasks you usually don't have time for. ■ FOCUS TIMER When you need uninterrupted concentration, set a timer to block app usage and stay focused. Develop healthier digital habits and find the right balance between your online and offline life.

Screenshots

ZenTube4 screens
RatherDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RatherDo at none against ZenTube's 3. RatherDo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). ZenTube's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 75%) and ratings volume (15 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. ZenTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RatherDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ZenTube against 4.4 for RatherDo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of ZenTube's written reviews are positive against 75% of RatherDo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenTube ships an update every 2 weeks, RatherDo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZenTube versus RatherDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenTubeRatherDo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTsz Hong CheungDongsub Shin

Customer experience

ZenTube

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%

RatherDo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZenTube

Subscriptions2
  • Zen As You Go1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Zen For A Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zen Forever$80.00
None

RatherDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenTube free?
ZenTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RatherDo free?
RatherDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZenTube or RatherDo?
ZenTube and RatherDo are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do ZenTube or RatherDo have ads?
Neither ZenTube nor RatherDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenTube or RatherDo?
ZenTube ships an update every 2 weeks, and RatherDo every 3 days. Most recently, ZenTube was updated on October 15, 2026 and RatherDo on September 30, 2026.

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