Two unquestionable truths: the first is that YouTube is the number one platform in the world to watch videos; The second is that more and more users are looking for other options, fed up with advertising and other somewhat annoying features. Among the latter, it is gaining a lot of strength NewPipe, which appears before us as an interesting alternative to YouTube Premium.
It can be said that the creation of this type of alternatives is the natural response to the policies applied by Google in recent years, aimed above all at making YouTube users gradually switch to a subscription model. But many people resist it.
NewPipe is not the first solution of its kind that has appeared during this time. some will remember options like YouTube Vanced, now defunct. NewPipe is the name currently in fashion, a project open source which replaces the YouTube app. To start enjoying its advantages, it is necessary to download and install the APK manually.
Advantages and disadvantages of using NewPipe
There are many reasons why choosing NewPipe is a good idea. This open source application allows us Watch YouTube videos without having to endure annoying ads. It also offers other additional functions such as background playback or the possibility of Download videos.
However, keep in mind that this is a third-party application, which means that not all functions of the official application are likely to be available. It should also be noted that, as it is an application that is still in the development phase, some errors may occur. Succinctly summarizing the pros and cons:
Pros
- Allows us avoid advertising that appears in YouTube videos without having to pay a subscription.
- Allows Download videos with faster speed.
- Offer psychological therapy to employees background video playback and offline playback (which are payment options on YouTube).
- Consumes less data and less battery.
- Su interface It is aesthetically more attractive, as well as easy to use.
Against
- Not all YouTube Premium features are integrated, although the most important ones.
- It is a third party application, so Its degree of reliability will never be the same as that of the official application.
- Some can be produced display errors, although all of them are being corrected gradually.
Reasons to switch from YouTube to NewPipe
NewPipe can be downloaded from your own website. This application has been designed to be used on a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) and offer us a similar experience and listen to music and watch YouTube videos. Or even better, because it combines the best of it, leaving aside the most annoying aspects for the user.
We are not exactly talking about a new app, since it was released for the first time in 2015. However, it is the latest stable version (0.26.1, updated at the end of last year) that incorporates the most notable improvements. This is a small summary of them:
- New and simpler controls (by gestures) on the edges of the screen with which to adjust the brightness and volume.
- More settings options in ExoPlayer video player.
- Increased video download speed.
- Inclusion of menu tabs also at the bottom of the screen.
- Lists, display of thumbnails and user avatars.
Thanks to these and other features already implemented in previous versions, NewPipe poses a serious threat to YouTube, since incorporates almost all its functions (also some of those that are paid). For example, briefly pressing on the sides of the screen to go forward 10 seconds (right) or back 10 seconds (left). Additionally, if we double-click this time period is also doubled.
Is it better to stick with YouTube Premium?
After many years offering only free content, YouTube finally launched two commercial payment services: Premium and Music Premium.
YouTube Premium offers a series of benefits that improve the experience of the user who subscribes to it. The operation (interface, sections, options, etc.) are very similar to the free version, although there are other very different aspects that provide important advantages. Originally, the idea was quite successful, probably thanks to the boost received from other streaming video platforms such as HBO or Netflix.
The current YouTube premium offering includes services as interesting as viewing videos without interruptions (that is, without advertising), the unlimited download of multimedia contenta, access to subscriber-only content, Service statistics, promotions, special offers exclusively, etc.
Is it worth paying for all that when we can have (almost) everything for free with NewPipe? Actually, the answer to that question will depend on each user and their habits, tastes, preferences, etc. There is no doubt that NewPipe is a very solid alternative that more and more users dare to try.