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

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