# PickTube vs WatchSafe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PickTube at none against WatchSafe's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PickTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

PickTube ships an update every 2 weeks, WatchSafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickTube | WatchSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsafe-youtube-control/id6758132744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 19 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashley Armoogum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562669263) | [Crucible Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871094504) |

## What reviewers say

### PickTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picktube/id6754013366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WatchSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsafe-youtube-control/id6758132744)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchSafe Control | $4.99 | per month |
| WatchSafe Control+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| WatchSafe Control Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| WatchSafe Control+ Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickTube free?

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

### Is WatchSafe free?

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

### Do PickTube or WatchSafe have ads?

Neither PickTube nor WatchSafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PickTube or WatchSafe?

PickTube ships an update every 2 weeks, and WatchSafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, PickTube was updated on October 13, 2026 and WatchSafe on October 24, 2026.

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