Bitter apple vs bitter yuck?

i tried using bitter yuck on my 10 month old puppy and he still chews on my furniture. will bitter apple bbe better? help i am at my wits end. i don't want crate him. please don't tell me to do it, because i won't. i work for 10 straight hours and there is noone to let him out or play with him. i personally think that crating is cruel.