Successor to Vanced; uses a "patcher" approach to modify the official app. Privacy-focused users
Lightweight, open-source, and does not require a Google account. Ease of use
Works in any browser (iOS/Android) without installation; ad-free and supports background play. TV & Tablets Android TV
Core playback for the original Vanced app broke in late April 2023, and its companion, Vanced MicroG, became nonfunctional by March 2024.
Specifically designed for an ad-free experience on smart TVs. Multi-platform