Comparison

Cloaki vs EngineSpeak

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

Head to head
About

Cloaki

This app offers a private browsing experience for watching and searching YouTube content without a Google account. It stores your history and favorites locally, preventing your activity from being tracked and used for advertising profiles. Enjoy features like channel subscriptions and video previews while maintaining your privacy.

Highlights
  • Private YouTube browsing without Google account
  • Local storage for history, favorites, and subscriptions
  • Proxy server for anonymized requests
  • Targeted third-party tracker blocking
  • Channel subscriptions and new video notifications
  • Video previews and linked timestamps
Features
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Cloaki is a privacy-focused browser for YouTube on iPhone and iPad. Watch and search YouTube — even favorite videos and subscribe to channels — without a Google account, and without your searches and browsing being tied to you. WHAT MAKES CLOAKI DIFFERENT Most YouTube apps — including the official one — send your search queries and watch history back to Google, where they're used to build an advertising profile. Cloaki routes all YouTube API requests through its own proxy server, so your searches and channel browsing are never associated with your Google account or device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • All search and channel requests go through Cloaki's proxy — not directly to Google • Watch history, search history, favorites, subscriptions, and playlists are stored on your device only, in an encrypted store excluded from iCloud backup by default • Optional iCloud backup available in Settings if you want to preserve your data across device restores • Thumbnails are served from Cloaki's server so your IP address is never exposed to Google's CDN • Targeted third-party tracker blocking built into the video player • No cookies are ever stored FEATURES • Search YouTube and browse channels without a Google account • Search within a single channel, or filter a saved playlist as you type • Subscribe to channels and get notified about new videos • See which videos are New or still Unwatched in the channels and playlists you follow • Save favorites locally and attach notes to them • Pick up where you left off with continue watching • Save playlists and play them through with autoplay • Keep watching in Picture in Picture while you use other apps • Open any YouTube link in Cloaki — hold a link in Safari or any app and tap Cloaki in the share sheet • Share videos with a cloaki.app link — opens directly in Cloaki when installed, with a clean preview page for everyone else • Hold any video card to preview its frames before you open it • Tap related videos in the player to open them in Cloaki rather than leaving the app • Switch between card and list layouts in search, favorites, channels, history and home • Bring your own YouTube API key to use your own quota (optional) • Take a guided tour of the app at any time from Settings CLOAKI PREMIUM Playback is never paywalled — every video plays in full, at no cost. The free tier includes a daily allowance of 5 proxy-routed searches, which keeps a shared quota fair for everyone and the privacy proxy sustainable. You can lift the allowance for free at any time by using your own YouTube API key with the proxy turned off. Cloaki Premium unlocks: • More proxy-routed searches • Linked timestamps in your video notes — tap one to jump straight to that moment • Note sharing with other Cloaki users, end-to-end encrypted • More options for background new-video checks on subscribed channels Cloaki Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription at $2.99 per quarter (3 months) or $9.99 per year, or as a one-time lifetime purchase at $49.99. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. PRIVACY PROTECTION MODE Enable Privacy Protection to block some third-party trackers and analytics requests in the video player. Turn it off if a specific video fails to load. YOUR OWN API KEY Advanced users can enter their own Google API key in Settings to bypass the shared Cloaki quota entirely. With your own key saved and the proxy turned off, searches run entirely on your own quota and the free tier's daily search limit no longer applies. Note: using your own key associates API requests with your Google account, and turning the proxy off removes the privacy benefit it provides. Requires iOS 17 or later. iPhone and iPad supported. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cloaki.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cloaki.app/privacy

About

EngineSpeak

Features
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EngineSpeak — Watch, Share & Go Live EngineSpeak is your all-in-one video community. Stream full-length videos, scroll bite-sized Shorts, tune into live broadcasts, and discover fresh music — then create and share your own. Whether you're here to watch or to build an audience, everything happens in one fast, beautiful app. WATCH WHAT YOU LOVE Endless feed of trending videos and viral Shorts Smooth, high-quality playback with picture-in-picture Personalized recommendations that learn what you like Save, like, and build your own watch history GO LIVE IN SECONDS Start a live stream and connect with viewers in real time Live chat, reactions, and pinned messages See live viewer counts as your audience grows Play music from the EngineSpeak library while you broadcast SHORTS & MUSIC Swipe through quick, addictive short videos Discover new tracks and DJ sets Background audio playback — keep listening while you multitask CREATE YOUR CHANNEL Launch your own channel in minutes Upload videos, Shorts, and live streams Grow subscribers, track views, and build your brand Customize your channel with avatar, banner, and bio STAY CONNECTED Follow your favorite creators and channels Get push notifications when they post or go live Comment, react, and join the conversation Share videos instantly with friends GO PREMIUM Upgrade to EngineSpeak Premium for an enhanced, ad-light experience and exclusive perks. Manage yothe app. WHY ENGINESPEAK? Videos, Shorts, live streams, and music in one place Fast, modern, and easy to use Built for both viewers and creators A growing community of fans and content makers Download EngineSpeak today — watch the moments that matter, go live with your community, and share

Screenshots

Cloaki4 screens
EngineSpeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EngineSpeak at none against Cloaki's 3. EngineSpeak also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cloaki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. EngineSpeak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cloaki versus EngineSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloakiEngineSpeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan HeadGreatworks Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cloaki

Subscriptions2
  • Cloaki Premium - Quarterly$2.993 Months
  • Cloaki Premium - Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cloaki Premium - Lifetime$49.99
None

EngineSpeak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloaki free?
Cloaki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EngineSpeak free?
EngineSpeak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloaki or EngineSpeak have ads?
Neither Cloaki nor EngineSpeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloaki or EngineSpeak?
Cloaki ships an update fortnightly, and EngineSpeak fortnightly. Most recently, Cloaki was updated on October 28, 2026 and EngineSpeak on October 28, 2026.

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