simREF vs TubeTuner for YouTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
simREF
This app provides quick-reference checklists and operational data for flight simulation on iPad. It features interactive normal and abnormal checklists, essential flight data, and a CG/Trim calculator for takeoff planning in a distraction-free, dark UI optimized for cockpit environments.
- Interactive Normal & Abnormal Checklists
- Operational Data at a glance
- CG/Trim calculator
- Offline functionality
- Dark UI for cockpit environments
- iPad landscape optimized
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simREF is a quick-reference companion for flight simulation on iPad. Navigate realistic normal & abnormal checklists and operational data in a distraction-free UI. Features - Interactive Normal & Abnormal Checklists (A319/A320/A321/A330/A340/A350) - Operational Data at a glance (speeds, limitations, references) - CG/Trim calculator for takeoff planning (non A350) Works offline, designed for iPad in landscape Dark UI optimized for cockpit environments Who it’s for Flight-sim enthusiasts seeking a structured, QRH-style workflow on iPad. Notes For flight simulation use only. Not for real-world flight operations or training. simREF is not affiliated with or endorsed by any aircraft manufacturer or add-on developer.
TubeTuner for YouTube
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TubeTuner is a Safari-only extension that lets you customize YouTube to your liking. How to use: Open the Settings app → Safari → Extensions → Turn on TubeTuner Here is the full list of TubeTuner features. ## Ads * Hide / skip video ads * Hide sponsored content & promos * Hide merch, offers & banners ## Shorts * Hide Shorts * Redirect Shorts to the normal player * Stop Shorts from looping ## Video Lists * Hide suggested sections on Home * Hide Live videos * Hide Mixes & playlists ## Video Pages * Hide Comments * Hide Related videos * Hide end cards & endscreen * Hide Share / Thanks / Clip buttons * Hide Like button * Hide Dislike button * Hide Save button * Hide Report button * Hide video title * Hide views & date * Hide description * Hide channel name, icon & Subscribe * Hide channel watermark * Disable Autoplay * Always use theater mode * Disable Ambient mode * Show Picture-in-Picture button ## UI Tweaks * Show full video titles * Use square corners for thumbnails ## Annoyances * Hide AI summaries * Hide Premium upsells
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: simREF at Free against TubeTuner for YouTube's $1.99. TubeTuner for YouTube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
simREF is free to download; TubeTuner for YouTube costs $1.99 up front. simREF sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TubeTuner for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | simREF | TubeTuner for YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris-Luca Fischer | Masaki Kobayashi |
In-app purchases
simREF
- IndiGo Virtual Integration$2.99
- simREF Full Access$8.99
TubeTuner for YouTube
No in-app purchases









