Utilities
Vinegar - Tube Cleaner
Vinegar replaces YouTube's web player in Safari with a basic HTML video player.
Consider it if you prefer Safari and mainly want picture-in-picture or background audio.
The extension changes the web player rather than requiring a separate viewing app.
Keep in mind: Background playback is described for the audio-only setting; the extension depends on how YouTube pages work.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Replace the YouTube player on Safari pages
- Use picture-in-picture
- Play in the background with audio-only quality selected
Good for
- People who watch YouTube in Safari
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone who mainly uses the native YouTube app or a different browser
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
- Background playback is described for the audio-only setting; the extension depends on how YouTube pages work.
Privacy & permissions
Safari page access is needed to find and replace the player; check the extension's permitted sites.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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