FreeTube Android vs Polaris
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
FreeTube Android
FreeTube Android (formerly FreeTubeCordova) is a YouTube client that uses uses a built in extractor to grab and serve data / videos from YouTube. The Invidious API can also be optionally used. No official YouTube APIs are used to obtain data. Your subscriptions and history are stored locally on your device and are never sent out.Features:Watch videos without adsUse YouTube without Google tracking you using cookies and JavaScriptOrganize your subscriptions into Profiles to create a more focused feedExport and import subscriptions from a variety of sources (Ex: YouTube, NewPipe, Invidious)Support for SponsorBlockSupport for Comments and RepliesSupport for YouTube ChaptersOption to password protect settingsParental controlsSubscribe to channels without an accountFreeTube Android is currently in Beta. While it should work well for most users, there are still bugs and missing features that need to be addressed.
Polaris
Connect to your Polaris server and listen to music on the go! Key features: - Shuffle mode - Songs preloading - Offline mode
| Feature | FreeTube Android | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Install sources | GitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Media PlayerVideo | Media PlayerVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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