A PocketTube alternative for Android
PocketTube is the best known way to group YouTube subscriptions, and it’s a good app. But if you mostly watch on your phone and want your folders to stay private and simple, SubLib may suit you better. Here’s an honest look at how the two compare.
At a glance
| Feature | SubLib | PocketTube |
|---|---|---|
| Folders for your channels | Yes, with your own color or cover photo | Yes, groups with custom icons |
| A feed of new videos per folder | Yes, plus one library of everything new | Yes, feeds and playlists per group |
| Where it works | Android app | Android app, plus browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox |
| Sync between devices | No. Folders stay on your phone | Yes, through Google Drive |
| Price | Free for 3 folders and 50 subscriptions. Pro is one payment | Free to install from Google Play |
Checked November 8, 2026 from PocketTube on Google Play. Apps change, so check their page for the latest. PocketTube is a product of its developer, Dmytro Nabok. SubLib is not affiliated with PocketTube, YouTube or Google.
When PocketTube is the better pick
If you watch YouTube on a computer as much as on your phone, PocketTube wins. Its browser extensions put your groups right inside youtube.com, and Google Drive sync keeps them the same everywhere. It also has over 5 million downloads on Google Play.
When SubLib is the better pick
SubLib is built for your phone only, and it keeps everything there. There’s no SubLib account, no server and no ads, and it only gets read-only access to your YouTube account, so it can never unsubscribe or post for you.
It also helps you clean up: “Suggest folders” sorts your channels in one tap using the topics YouTube already gave them, and it shows subscriptions that haven’t uploaded, or that you haven’t watched, in 6 months. Pro is a single payment, not a subscription.
Other options
YouTube itself has no folders, but you can make playlists by topic, or browse your full subscriptions list sorted by most relevant. That’s fine for a few dozen channels. Past that, a folder app saves a lot of scrolling.
Questions
Is there a free PocketTube alternative?
Yes. SubLib is free for 3 folders and your first 50 subscriptions, with no ads. SubLib Pro is one payment and unlocks unlimited folders and all your subscriptions.
Can I use SubLib and PocketTube together?
Yes. SubLib only reads your subscriptions and never changes your YouTube account, so it won’t change anything PocketTube shows you.
Does SubLib work on a computer?
No. SubLib is an Android app. If you need folders in a desktop browser, PocketTube’s extension is the better fit.