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VacuumTube vs Yattee: catalog facts
VacuumTube	Yattee
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free; the source is published on GitHub.
Linux	macOS, iOS
Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker	Watches YouTube through Invidious or Piped instead of Google Native app for iOS, tvOS and macOS
Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface	Depends on third-party Invidious or Piped instances working Apple platforms only
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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