YouTube
Watch videos and Shorts, follow channels, join live streams, and upload your own videos on iPhone and iPad.
Follow creators and watch across formats in one app
YouTube brings channel subscriptions, recommendations, Shorts and live streams together. It suits viewers following several creators and people who also want to upload from their phone.
Keep in mind: Ad-free viewing, background playback and offline downloads are listed as Premium benefits. Channel memberships are separate paid offers, so a free download does not include every viewing option.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Browse recommendations and keep up with subscribed channels.
- Find watched, liked and saved videos in your library.
- Watch creator posts, premieres and live streams, and join comments.
- Create or upload videos from the mobile app and stream live.
- Use Premium viewing options such as background playback and offline saves where available.
Good for
- Following multiple video creators and keeping their uploads in one subscription feed.
- Watching a mix of long-form videos, Shorts and live streams.
- Uploading and interacting with a channel community from an iPhone or iPad.
Consider alternatives for
- Expecting ad-free viewing, background playback and offline video downloads to be included in the free app.
- Assuming a Premium subscription includes every creator’s separate channel membership.
Limitations & considerations
- Premium and channel-membership features vary by country; the developer labels both as available in selected countries.
- Subscriptions bought through Apple renew automatically unless renewal is turned off under the purchase terms. Manage Apple-billed subscriptions in Apple account settings.
- Family viewing options include supervised experiences and the separate YouTube Kids app; choose the appropriate experience for the account.
Privacy & permissions
Google’s privacy policy describes collecting device information and activity such as searches, watched videos and interactions with content or ads. The amount associated with an account depends on sign-in and privacy settings. Review history and personalization controls when deciding how to use YouTube.
Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 3, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store listing
Current US App Store product page, purchase labels and amounts checked 2026-11-03. Product capabilities are attributed to the developer; interpretation and limits are stated separately.
- Google Privacy Policy
Official privacy information checked 2026-11-03.
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