Comparison

simREF vs TubeTuner for YouTube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

TubeTuner for YouTube

Features
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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

Screenshots

TubeTuner for YouTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
simREF versus TubeTuner for YouTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersimREFTubeTuner for YouTube
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChris-Luca FischerMasaki Kobayashi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

simREF

One-time2
  • IndiGo Virtual Integration$2.99
  • simREF Full Access$8.99
None

TubeTuner for YouTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is simREF free?
simREF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TubeTuner for YouTube free?
TubeTuner for YouTube costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do simREF or TubeTuner for YouTube have ads?
Neither simREF nor TubeTuner for YouTube shows ads.

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