it's just better even as UI. you can pick all the settings:

• set default video resolution
• autoplay
• allow/skip ads
• allow/skip sponsor messages
• play audio only
• hide suggested vidya/comments/description (toggle)
• dark mode
• no tracking
• no email required for account
• toggle shorts on/off
• should homepage be trending or subscription feed?

I mean what the hell else can you want?