# PeerTube vs Jocial

The clearest difference is rating: Jocial at 5.0 against PeerTube's 3.9. Jocial also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). PeerTube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jocial sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PeerTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jocial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PeerTube has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PeerTube ships an update every 5 weeks, Jocial fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PeerTube | Jocial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peertube/id6737834858/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jocial/id6740053219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Framasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771667740) | [KARV SOLUTIONS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788177273) |

## What reviewers say

### PeerTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peertube/id6737834858)

Watch, share, and publish videos on a decentralized network. This app offers a free, privacy-respecting alternative to mainstream video platforms, allowing you to explore content across thousands of independent servers without an account.

**Highlights:** Watch and subscribe to channels, Explore decentralized federation, Search and discover videos, Offline video downloads (future), Upload videos from mobile (future), Comment and interact with community (future)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to YouTube
- 🚀 Good performance on iPad
- 💡 Supports many PeerTube instances
- ✨ Open source and private
- 🌟 Promising future potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on startup
- 🐛 Cannot scroll on landing page
- 🐛 Unusable on small screens
- 🐛 Inaccessible to blind users
- 🐛 Limited content availability

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on opening
- Cannot scroll on landing page
- App does not orient correctly
- App gets stuck upside down
- Video player has delay

**Requested features**

- Background playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Widget with video previews
- Ability to add custom instances
- Support for more PeerTube instances


### Jocial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jocial/id6740053219)

This camera app automatically adds a date and time stamp to your photos and videos. It's useful for documenting events, adding context to your content, or creating a vintage aesthetic for your memories.

**Highlights:** Automatic date and time stamping, Adds context to media, Creates a vintage aesthetic, Supports photos and videos, Proof of date and time

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PeerTube free?

PeerTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jocial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PeerTube or Jocial?

Jocial is rated higher. PeerTube averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Jocial averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PeerTube or Jocial have ads?

Jocial shows ads; PeerTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, PeerTube or Jocial?

PeerTube ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jocial fortnightly. Most recently, PeerTube was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jocial on October 30, 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.*