YouTube is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.2. YouTube wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Reddit on 2.
Creators who make longer videos and want a clear way to earn
People who want advice, reviews and deep talk on one topic
Score by score
The details
| Feature | YouTube | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #1 of 17 | #12 of 17 |
| Developer | ||
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is YouTube better than Reddit?
YouTube is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.2. YouTube wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Reddit on 2.
Which is cheaper, YouTube or Reddit?
YouTube: Free with ads; in the US, Premium is $15.99 a month and Premium Lite is $8.99. Reddit: Free with ads; Reddit Premium is $5.99 a month on the web, $6.99 in the app. On value for money, Reddit scores higher.
Do YouTube and Reddit work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, YouTube or Reddit?
Reddit scores higher on privacy (6.6/10). The App Store label says identifiers and usage data may be used to track you. Other data, like location, search history and purchases, is listed as not linked to you. The free app shows ads.
Strengths and weaknesses
YouTube
- Free to watch and post
- Clear rules for getting paid
- Works on phones, computers and TVs
- Lots of ads unless you pay for Premium
- Hard for brand new channels to get noticed
- Google links a lot of data to your account
YouTube is still the best place to watch and post longer videos. You can upload long videos, Shorts and live streams, all for free. Creators start earning from ads at 1,000 subscribers plus enough watch time, which is the clearest pay system of any big app. The downsides are lots of ads unless you pay for Premium, and Google links a lot of what you watch to your account.
Full YouTube review
Reddit
- Real answers from people who know the topic
- No followers needed for a post to do well
- You can post under a username, not your name
- Every community has its own rules
- Self-promotion is often not welcome
- Comments can be harsh
Reddit is where you go for honest answers from real people. Each community, called a subreddit, covers one topic, from homework help to a single video game. You do not need followers, because good posts rise on votes. The AI search sums up what people say about almost anything. It is free with ads. Every community has its own rules, so read them before you post.
Full Reddit review
