FluxTube vs Polaris
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
FluxTube
FluxTube is an ad-free YouTube client built with Flutter. Watch YouTube videos without ads, download videos, subscribe to channels, retrieve video dislikes, read comments, save videos, and more.Features:No Login Needed: Use the app without any login requirements.Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy YouTube videos without interruptions.Multiple YouTube Services: Switch between NewPipe Extractor, Piped, Invidious, or Explode backends.Download Videos: Download videos and audio in multiple qualities with FFmpeg merging support.Background Playback: Continue listening with notification controls (play/pause/seek).Picture-in-Picture: System PiP mode - auto-enters when pressing home while playing.Audio Selection Supported: You can now switch between audio tracks when multiple tracks are available (NewPipe Extractor and Piped).SponsorBlock: Auto-skip sponsored segments, intros, outros, and more.Multiple Profiles: Separate subscriptions, history, and saved videos per profile.Channel Subscriptions: Subscribe to your favorite channels.Dislike Retrieval: See the number of dislikes on videos.Comment Section: Read video comments and replies.Save Videos: Save videos to watch later with search and sorting.Deep Linking: Open YouTube links directly in FluxTube.NewPipe-Compatible Backup: Import/export data as NewPipe-compatible ZIP files.Select Your Region: Customize the content based on your region.Multi-Language Support: 12+ languages supported.Watch live streams: Enjoy live content.Video Fit Modes: Contain, cover, fill, fit-width, fit-height.Customizable Skip Interval: Double-tap to skip 5-60 seconds.Watch Videos up to 4K Quality: Enjoy videos in high quality up to 4K resolution.Distraction-Free Mode: Hide comments and related videos.Note: Some features are only available when using the NewPipe Extractor service.Privacy: FluxTube is designed to offer a private, anonymous YouTube experience. The app ensures no data is collected without your explicit consent.
Polaris
Connect to your Polaris server and listen to music on the go! Key features: - Shuffle mode - Songs preloading - Offline mode
| Feature | FluxTube | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | 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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