Yes. Without hyperbole, in every measurable way.

For non-native speakers and the hearing impaired, this is the "better" feature. Old versions rendered subtitles in a low-bitrate, jagged white font. Subtitles no longer get lost in bright explosions. You can also change the text size without restarting the app.

to restore video playback functionality on outdated versions of Android. Troubleshooting "Better" Performance

If you are looking for live broadcast channels, YouTube TV version 4.44.2 is a specific release that remains compatible with Android 4.4+ devices. This version added NFL Network to the base subscription and introduced the Sports Plus add-on for access to NFL RedZone and other sports networks.

: Improved handling of Google account synchronization via remote control or secondary mobile devices. Better Scaling

: Fully optimized to run on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and higher without requiring updated Google Play Services.