YouTube Studio vs Rayca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YouTube Studio
Manage your YouTube channel and content on the go. Track performance with detailed analytics, engage with your community through comment management, and update video details. Apply for monetization and grow your presence directly from your mobile device.
- Channel dashboard overview
- Detailed content analytics
- Comment sorting and filtering
- Update video information
- Apply for monetization
- Manage shorts and livestreams
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The official YouTube Studio app is the best way for you to understand and connect with the people in your community using the device you always have with you. Use the app to: - Get a quick overview of how your content and channel are performing with the new Channel Dashboard. - Understand how your channel and different types of content are performing thanks to detailed Analytics. You can also see performance data for different types of content in the Analytics tab. - Cultivate a deep relationship with your audience with the ability to sort and filter comments to find the most important conversations in your community. - Make changes to the look and feel of your channel, and manage individual pieces of content by updating the information for individual videos, shorts, and livestreams. - Start a business on YouTube by applying for the YouTube Partner Program so you can get access to monetization.
Rayca
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A camera for artist. Turn your iPhone into a real camera. This camera is designed for photographers — all rendered in real time. Inspired Photography Choose from a growing collection of styles. Each profile is designed to feel distinct. Real-Time Preview Shoot with confidence using a live preview that shows the final look before you capture. • Live rendering while composing • High-quality photo export Professional-Style Shooting Experience Inspired by traditional photography workflows. • Simple and distraction-free shooting interface • Designed for photographers who value intention Privacy First Your photos stay on your device. • No account required • No cloud processing • No tracking of your photos Perfect For • photography lovers • Street photographers • Travel and everyday shooting • Cinematic and nostalgic photography • Anyone who prefers timeless color over digital perfection Create photographs with character, depth, and personality. Silver membership: Monthly £5 Annual £53 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rayca-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YouTube Studio at none against Rayca's 2. YouTube Studio also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Rayca's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Rayca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. YouTube Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
YouTube Studio ships an update weekly, Rayca every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YouTube Studio | Rayca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHI HO WONG | |
Bugs and requests
YouTube Studio
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent view/like/subscriber counts
- Unable to upload/edit videos
- Crashes when trying to change thumbnails
- Verification process not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to edit videos and create end screens
- Improve comment management features
- Allow more channel customization options
- Integrate live streaming capabilities
Rayca
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YouTube Studio
No in-app purchases
Rayca
- Silver Monthly$5.001 Month
- Silver Yearly3 Days trial$49.001 Year
Questions
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