indexly vs MainTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
indexly
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- Cut out the unnecessary - Focus on what truly matters - A visually organized daily life Small and simple organization. Find more clarity in your day.
MainTube
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MainTube is a focused YouTube browser for iPhone and iPad that hides Shorts so you can watch what you actually came for. Tired of opening YouTube "for one video" and losing 30 minutes to Shorts? MainTube removes the distraction at the source. What it does: ⢠Hides the Shorts tab in the bottom navigation ⢠Removes the Shorts shelf from your home feed ⢠Filters Shorts out of search results ⢠Filters Shorts out of your subscription feed ⢠Keeps long-form videos, channels, playlists, and everything else you love about YouTube Built for focus: ⢠Optional Face ID lock ā keep the app (and your attention) protected ⢠Clean, minimal interface with no ads of our own ⢠No account required ā sign in with your YouTube account only if you want to ⢠Works on iPhone and iPad Privacy first: ⢠We do not collect, track, or transmit any personal data ⢠No analytics, no ads, no third-party trackers ⢠Your YouTube session stays between you and YouTube Stop scrolling. Start watching. MainTube is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: indexly at Free against MainTube's $2.99. indexly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
indexly is free to download; MainTube costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | indexly | MainTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jieun Chun | Jameel Mohammed |
In-app purchases
indexly
No in-app purchases
MainTube
No in-app purchases









