TrackLore vs YTWatch for YouTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrackLore
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Features: Identify Soundtracks Instantly Tap the screen and TrackLore listens in real time. Powered by ShazamKit, recognition is fast, simple, and accurate. Find Where the Music Came From TrackLore goes beyond standard music recognition by helping you discover the source behind the song. TrackLore can identify music from: • Anime openings and endings • TV show themes and outros • Movie themes and outros • Entertainment soundtracks and more No more wondering, “Where have I heard this before?” TrackLore helps you find the show, movie, anime, or source connected to the track. Helpful Song Details After a match, TrackLore shows useful details about the song, artist, and source, along with quick links to listen or find where to watch. Automatic History Tracking Your matches are saved automatically, creating a personal history of the songs and sources you’ve discovered. Simple and Easy to Use Open the app, tap to listen, and get results in seconds.
YTWatch for YouTube
Watch YouTube videos directly on your Apple Watch, even without your iPhone. Browse trending content, search for videos, and manage your subscriptions for a personalized viewing experience on your wrist.
- Standalone Apple Watch playback
- Browse Explore categories
- Search videos, channels, playlists
- Syncs subscriptions and history
- Optimized UI with haptics
- Digital Crown control
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Watch YouTube videos right on your Apple Watch — no iPhone needed. YTWatch is a standalone player for YouTube built for watchOS. Browse, search, and play videos directly from your wrist over Wi-Fi or cellular. Your iPhone can stay in your pocket — or at home. YOUR FEED, ON YOUR WRIST Sign in once on your iPhone, and everything follows you to the watch: your Home recommendations, subscriptions, playlists, liked videos, and comments. It's your YouTube, not a generic feed. TRULY STANDALONE - Works independently over Wi-Fi or cellular - iPhone is optional for browsing and playback - Perfect for workouts, commutes, or anywhere your phone can't go EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO WATCH - Explore trending categories: Music, Gaming, Sports, Fashion, and more - Fast search across videos, channels, and playlists - Full playback controls: play/pause, seek, playback speed, resolution, and volume - Channel pages with creator info, videos, and playlists - Playlist view with quick start and continue watching - Local watch history for instant rewatching - Video details at a glance: title, channel, duration, and description DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH - Interface optimized for the wrist, with large touch targets and haptic feedback - Digital Crown support for precise scrubbing and volume control - Smart loading and caching, tuned for battery life TRY IT FREE Start with a 7-day free trial of Premium — full access, no commitment. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PREMIUM PLANS - Weekly: $1.99 per week (auto-renewing) - Yearly: $39.99 per year (auto-renewing) Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary in other regions. Prices are subject to change. Subscription terms: - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of your selected plan - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://ytwatch.watchosapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://ytwatch.watchosapp.com/terms-of-service YTWatch is an unofficial, third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YTWatch for YouTube at every 9 days against TrackLore's every 5 months. YTWatch for YouTube also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. TrackLore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YTWatch for YouTube sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TrackLore ships an update every 5 months, YTWatch for YouTube every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrackLore | YTWatch for YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joab Bastidas | 天祺 王 |
In-app purchases
TrackLore
- Remove Ads$1.99
YTWatch for YouTube
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly with Special offer7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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