# Viddle vs ProTube

The clearest difference is ads: ProTube at none against Viddle's shown. ProTube also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Viddle's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and ProTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProTube holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProTube has 16K ratings behind it against 759, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Viddle's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProTube's.

Viddle ships an update every 2 weeks, ProTube weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viddle | ProTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viddle-no-ads-video-browser/id6502212229/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 759 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 194 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ink River, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735642820) | [Supermoon Platforms LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787119811) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ProTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with this ad-blocking player. It allows for background playback, even with the screen off or while using other applications, and offers convenient lock screen controls.

**Highlights:** Ad blocker for videos, Background playback, Screen off playback, Lock screen controls, Clean interface, Lightweight and efficient

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than expected
- 🥳 Excellent app
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Clean and simple
- 🚀 Updated regularly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with YouTube icon getting stuck
- 🐛 Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- 🐛 Slow app launch

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube icon getting stuck
- Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- Slow app launch

**Requested features**

- Add music and video download support
- Improve background audio playback
- Add iPad support
- Add option to change video quality and have it stay set


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viddle free?

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

### Is ProTube free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viddle or ProTube?

ProTube is rated higher. Viddle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while ProTube averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Viddle or ProTube have ads?

Viddle shows ads; ProTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, Viddle or ProTube?

Viddle ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProTube weekly. Most recently, Viddle was updated on October 30, 2026 and ProTube on November 1, 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.*