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SmartTube vs VacuumTube: catalog facts
SmartTube	VacuumTube
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Linux
No ads during playback SponsorBlock skips sponsored segments	Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker
Made for Android TV, not phones Not available from Google Play	Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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