YouTube Studio vs Identity
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.
Identity
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Identity helps solo creators plan, film, edit, and publish—all in one place. Move ideas through a clear content Pipeline, record with a built-in Teleprompter, create captions and thumbnails, repurpose videos, stay focused, and track what you ship. No scattered notes. No forgotten drafts. Just a simpler way to keep creating—without burning out. Your content stays yours. Identity has no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: YouTube Studio at #20 against Identity's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
YouTube Studio ships an update weekly, Identity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YouTube Studio | Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kumar Murli Manohar Singh | |
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
Identity
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YouTube Studio
No in-app purchases
Identity
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is YouTube Studio free?
Is Identity free?
Do YouTube Studio or Identity have ads?
Which is updated more often, YouTube Studio or Identity?
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