YouTube
Google Photo & Video iPhoneiPadiPod touch
YouTube is a free Photo & Video app for iPhone and iPad by Google. Rated 4.7/5 from 49,134,062 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated September 25, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 49.1M ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 375 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 25
- 2026 · v21.38.3
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About YouTube
Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.7
49.1M ratings
What’s new
Version 21.38.3 · Updated September 25, 2026
Fixed bugs, improved performance, drank way too much coffee.
App privacy
The developer, Google, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Phone Number
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location, Precise Location
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number
- Search History: Search History
- Browsing History: Browsing History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contacts: Contacts
- User Content: Customer Support, Other User Content, Photos or Videos, Audio Data, Gameplay Content
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
- Financial Info: Payment Info
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
Alternatives to YouTube
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 4.7 / 5 (49,134,062 ratings) | Free | September 25, 2026 |
| TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE | 4.7 / 5 (18,371,396) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| PLAY Games | 2.8 / 5 (18) | Free | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Kwai - Short Video Community | 4.5 / 5 (15,009) | Free | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Amazon Prime Video | 4.8 / 5 (3,058,164) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Musica XM-Offline Music Player | 4.5 / 5 (4,389) | Free | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Disney+ | 4.6 / 5 (1,976,078) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |