Comparison

Vela vs TubeSurf

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

Head to head
About

Vela

This app provides a streamlined web browsing experience optimized for video content. It supports Picture-in-Picture and background audio playback, allowing users to multitask while enjoying media. The interface is designed for easy navigation of video sites and management of multiple tabs.

Highlights
  • Video-focused web browsing
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Background audio support
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Quick start page for favorites
  • Bookmarks and history
Features
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Vela is a lightweight video-focused browser for watching, listening, and browsing with less friction. Designed around media-first browsing, Vela makes it easy to open video sites, manage multiple tabs, return to recent pages, and keep your favorite destinations close. With support for Picture in Picture and background audio where available, you can continue enjoying media while switching between apps or navigating elsewhere. Key features: • Video-focused web browsing • Multi-tab browsing • Quick start page for favorite sites • Bookmarks and browsing history • Picture in Picture support where available • Background audio support where available • Clean, focused interface for media navigation Vela is built for people who use the web to watch, listen, and explore. Terms of use: https://getvela.pages.dev/terms

About

TubeSurf

Combines a web browser with a media player for seamless internet access and local multimedia management. Enjoy features like picture-in-picture and adjustable playback speeds within a single interface.

Highlights
  • Integrated web browser
  • Professional media player
  • Customizable bookmarks
  • Local audio/video management
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Adjustable playback speed
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Stop toggling between endless utility apps—bring your browsing and media playback together in one seamless experience. This app integrates an efficient web browser with a professional media player, serving as both a quick gateway to the internet and a private vault for your local multimedia assets. Whether you are binge-watching videos, studying with online courses, or listening to audio, everything runs smoothly within a single interface. Core Features Custom Bookmarks · Create Your Personal Speed Dial Say goodbye to tedious URL typing. Fully customize and manage your bookmarks by saving your favorite video sites, study forums, or daily-use webpages right to your homepage for instant, one-tap access. Local Audio & Video Management · Your Mobile Media Library More than just a browser, this is your personal multimedia manager. Easily import, categorize, and organize the audio and video files stored on your device. The clean directory structure keeps your local resources organized and ready to play anytime, anywhere. Advanced All-in-One Player · Master the Rhythm of Your Media Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Enable a floating window with a single tap. Keep your video playing smoothly at the top of your screen while browsing other webpages or multitasking—balancing entertainment and efficiency effortlessly. Multi-Speed Adjustment: Take complete control of your playback speed. Speed through online lectures for efficient learning, or slow down to catch every detail in a cinematic scene to suit any viewing scenario.

Screenshots

Vela4 screens
TubeSurf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TubeSurf at none against Vela's 2. TubeSurf also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Vela's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating and device support 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

Both are free to download. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TubeSurf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vela against 5.0 for TubeSurf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vela has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vela versus TubeSurf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaTubeSurf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNguyen Trung凯 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vela

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$6.991 Year
None

TubeSurf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vela free?
Vela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TubeSurf free?
TubeSurf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vela or TubeSurf?
Vela and TubeSurf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Vela or TubeSurf have ads?
TubeSurf shows ads; Vela does not.

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