YouTube
★ 4.6Find an alternative to YouTube
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Data and scoring
Profile based on reviews and description
- Profile analysed
- Jun 22, 2026
- App updated
- Oct 11, 2026
Store sources
- App Store · Store data seen: Oct 18, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesInstall the official YouTube app for iOS devices.
Actually does
- ✓Ad-free
- ✓Video streaming60% of reviews
- ✓Social network20% of reviews
- ✓Live streaming5% of reviews
- ✓Push Notifications5% of reviews
- ✓Offline-first8% of reviews
- ✓Блокировка контента (цензура)(bonus)25% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Video editor
- ⚠Subscription
- ⚠Спонсорство авторов
- ⚠Parental Controls
Common complaints
- ✗Content unavailable in Russia, requires VPN35% of mentions
«I turn on VPN, log in, and see under every video: this content is not available!»
- ✗Excessive ads — multiple advertisements in a short video25% of mentions
«I watch a 15-20 minute video and manage to see 3-4 ads»
- ✗Videos don't load or play even with VPN20% of mentions
«All content through VPN is not available, without VPN it also doesn't load»
- ✗Account verification and SMS code issues8% of mentions
«When I needed to verify the number, the message just wasn't delivered to the carrier»
- ✗Interface issues: video overlaps with sensors, likes not visible8% of mentions
«Why does the video overlap with the FaceID sensors on my iPhone Air?»
What people praise
- ★High-quality video playback without interruptions
«Video plays smoothly without glitches, quality is excellent»
- ★Huge content library for any interest
«You can find absolutely everything here: from educational lectures to entertainment shows»
- ★Main video content app, convenient for daily use
«Indispensable app, I use it every day»
- ★Video save feature for offline viewing
«Can you make it so videos download completely when there's internet»
- ★Ability to interact through comments and live streams