MyTubeShelf vs Buddy Bits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyTubeShelf
Organize your YouTube subscriptions into custom groups for a cleaner, focused browsing experience. Avoid endless scrolling and recommendations. Syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Group subscriptions by topic
- Smart group feeds sorted by date/popularity
- Distraction-free browsing
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Uses RSS feeds for privacy
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Too many YouTube subscriptions? Scrolling endlessly? MyTubeShelf helps you organize channels into custom groups and browse them in a clean, focused way. No recommendations. No ads. Just your subscriptions. * WHAT YOU CAN DO + Group subscriptions your way + Organize channels into topics like Tech, Music, News, or anything you want. * SMART GROUP FEEDS + View videos by group, sorted by date or popularity. * CLEAN, DISTRACTION-FREE BROWSING + Focus on what you follow, not what YouTube recommends. * AUTOMATIC ICLOUD SYNC + Your groups and setup stay in sync across all your iOS devices. *** HOW IT WORKS (IMPORTANT) *** To avoid repeated YouTube logins, the app uses RSS feeds. This keeps the app fast, simple, and private - with a few intentional limits: - Sign in once, then refresh manually if you add or remove subscriptions - Shows the 15 most recent public videos per channel - Paid videos and Shorts may not appear - RSS feeds may occasionally return no videos for certain channels These are design choices, not bugs. * FREE & AD-FREE FOREVER + No ads + No tracking + No subscriptions Just a free tool built to help you organize YouTube subscriptions. * BEST FOR + Users with lots of subscriptions + People who want organized, topic-based feeds + Anyone who prefers speed, privacy, and simplicity * NOT FOR - Real-time auto-sync expectations - Shorts-only or paid-content browsing - Full YouTube app replacements * FINAL LINE If you want a simple, honest way to organize YouTube, this app is for you. MyTubeShelf doesn’t store your personal data. Sign-in happens directly with Google only when you log in or refresh subscriptions. Groupings can be synced via iCloud, but only your subscription organization is stored - nothing else. We don’t track, share, or sell your data. Full privacy policy: https://2smallcats.com/mytubeshelf#privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Buddy Bits
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Stop doing it alone. Start winning together! Buddy Bits is the ultimate social habit tracker that turns your personal goals into a fun, competitive game with friends. Whether you want to run every day, read more books, wake up early, or drink more water, it’s 10x easier when you’re competing for the top spot on the leaderboard. Why Buddy Bits? Most habit trackers are lonely lists. Buddy Bits is different. We believe habits stick when you have accountability. In Buddy Bits, you don't just "tick a box"—you prove it. Upload photo evidence of your progress, get verified by your friends, and watch your score rise! KEY FEATURES: - Create Any Challenge: Fitness, learning, wellness, productivity, or just for fun. If you can measure it, you can gamify it with a custom challenge. - Photo Proof Check-ins: Keep it real! Validate your daily progress with photos. It keeps the competition fair and the motivation high. - Real-Time Leaderboards: See exactly where you stand. Track who is slacking and who is crushing it. A little friendly competition is the best fuel. - Teams & Leagues (Premium): Take it to the next level. Create squads, join seasonal leagues, and compete for the championship title. - Social Accountability: Invite friends instantly, like their check-ins, and keep the energy alive with comments. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Fully localized and ready to use in English, Turkish, German, French, and Spanish. GO PREMIUM Unlock the full potential of Buddy Bits with a Premium subscription: - Create and manage private Teams. - Host competitive Leagues. - Export your data (CSV) for detailed analysis. - Unlimited active challenges. - Don’t let another goal fade away. Download Buddy Bits now and turn your habits into your highlight reel! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyTubeShelf at none against Buddy Bits's 2. MyTubeShelf also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support 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. Buddy Bits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MyTubeShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyTubeShelf ships an update every 3 days, Buddy Bits every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | MyTubeShelf | Buddy Bits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 2 Small Cats LLC | Ogun Adsay |
In-app purchases
MyTubeShelf
No in-app purchases
Buddy Bits
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
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