# Lovi vs YouPlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lovi at none against YouPlay's 5. Lovi also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouPlay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lovi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lovi ships an update every 5 days, YouPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lovi | YouPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youplay-adblock-video-browser/id6751497996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Minh Tuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672482857) | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) |

## What reviewers say

### Lovi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovi/id6745853687)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### YouPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youplay-adblock-video-browser/id6751497996)

Stream videos from your favorite creators without interruptions. Enjoy background playback, picture-in-picture mode, and AirPlay support for a seamless viewing experience. Customize your app with premium features.

**Highlights:** Built-in ad-blocking, Background video playback, Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay streaming, Customizable premium features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouPlay Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| YouPlay Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YouPlay Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| YouPlay Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| YouPlay Premium Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Solid performance
- 🔥 Excellent music app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 🎶 Great music experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy YouTube Shorts
- 🔍 Limited YouTube home page options
- 🔌 Glitchy Airplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not blocked on Spotify

**Requested features**

- Ad-free Tubi TV
- Apple TV app
- Playlist transfer for YouTube Music
- Video downloading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lovi free?

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

### Is YouPlay free?

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

### Do Lovi or YouPlay have ads?

Neither Lovi nor YouPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lovi or YouPlay?

Lovi ships an update every 5 days, and YouPlay weekly. Most recently, Lovi was updated on November 8, 2026 and YouPlay on November 12, 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.*