Best subscriber count apps in 2026
The best subscriber count app is CountDeck or YT Widget for your own channel on your iPhone Home Screen, Subscriber Count for YouTube + for a simple free widget, Livecounts to watch any channel live, and Social Blade to research other channels.
The list
We make CountDeck, so it is on this list. Every other entry is described from its own listing, and we say who each one is best for.
What we compared
- Platforms and metrics each one covers
- Price, including what the free tier gives you
- Where the count shows up: widget, web page or app
- Who it suits, so the order is a fit, not a score
- Prices and features checked on the date above
1. CountDeckOurs
Best for: YouTubers who want their count, goals and the date of their next milestone on their Home Screen, next to other platforms.Covers: YouTube, X, Bluesky, GitHub, Twitch, Stripe, RevenueCat and morePrice: Free for 1 source. Pro $3.99/month, $29.99/year or $89.99 onceJoin the waitlistYouTube subscriber counter- (opens in a new tab)
2. YT Widget – Subs Count
Best for: YouTubers who want stats for their latest three videos in a widget.Covers: YouTube subscribers and latest videosPrice: Free, then $1.99/week, $9.99/year or $29.99 once - (opens in a new tab)
3. Subscriber Count for YouTube +
Best for: A simple, cheap YouTube widget.Covers: YouTube subscribers, X followersPrice: Free, premium $6.99/year - (opens in a new tab)
4. Livecounts.io
Best for: Watching any channel tick live in a browser.Covers: YouTube, TikTok, X, Twitch, KickPrice: Free with ads - (opens in a new tab)
5. Social Blade
Best for: Researching other channels: rankings, history and estimates.Covers: YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, FacebookPrice: Free with ads, paid memberships
Questions
Why is my YouTube subscriber count rounded?
YouTube rounds public counts above 1,000, so every third-party app shows an estimate. Your exact count is in YouTube Studio.
How do I put my subscriber count on my iPhone Home Screen?
Install a widget app such as CountDeck, add your channel's @handle, then add the widget from the Home Screen widget gallery.
When will I hit 1,000 subscribers?
Paste your channel into the free YouTube monetization checker (/tools/youtube-monetization-checker): it gives the date you reach 1,000 subscribers at your current pace.
Which app shows subscribers in real time?
Livecounts updates every few seconds in a browser. Widgets refresh when iOS allows, about every 30 minutes, and you can tap the time on one for a new number.
