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YouTube
By Google LLC
- iOS
- Android
- Web
The largest video-sharing platform, from creators to music to live streams.
Our Score
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Overview
YouTube hosts an almost limitless range of video, from tutorials and music to vlogs and live streams. It reaches virtually everyone, serving both casual viewers and creators building audiences. Recommendations and playlists make endless content easy to find.
Store ratings
App Store
4.7
48,009,953 ratings
Pros & cons
What we like
- Practically limitless free content
- Strong recommendations and search
- Something for every interest
- Robust creator tools and reach
Worth noting
- Ads are frequent without a subscription
- Recommendations can create rabbit holes
- Comment sections vary in quality
Coverage
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