About
YouTube is a video streaming app for iPhone and iPad where you can watch, subscribe to channels, and discover content across music, gaming, fashion, beauty, news, and learning. Browse personalized recommendations on Home, see the latest from subscribed channels, and explore trending videos worldwide. Create and upload your own videos directly in the app, go live with real-time streaming, and interact with creators through comments, Posts, Stories, and Premieres. YouTube Premium removes ads, enables offline downloads, and includes YouTube Music Premium access.
Highlights
- Personalized video recommendations on Home feed and Explore section
- Create and upload videos directly from your iPhone or iPad
- Live streaming capability to broadcast in real time to your audience
- YouTube Premium removes ads and enables offline video downloads
- Channel memberships with exclusive perks and loyalty badges in comments
- Posts, Stories, and Premieres to stay connected with favorite creators
Best for
Video viewers looking for personalized entertainment recommendations across music, gaming, news, and learning; content creators wanting to upload and broadcast live from mobile; and fans wanting to support creators through paid memberships or ad-free Premium viewing.
At a glance
YouTube is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 43,214,472 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Google.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YouTube free?
- Yes — YouTube is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is YouTube available on?
- YouTube is available on iOS and Android.
- What is YouTube?
- YouTube is a video streaming app for iPhone and iPad where you can watch personalized video recommendations, subscribe to channels, explore trending content, and create or upload your own videos.
- Can you upload videos on YouTube mobile?
- Yes, you can create or upload your own videos directly in the app, and go live with real-time streaming to broadcast to your audience.
- What does YouTube Premium include?
- YouTube Premium removes ads from videos, lets you watch while using other apps or with the screen locked, enables offline downloads, and includes YouTube Music Premium access.
- How can you support creators on YouTube?
- You can join paid channel memberships to support creators' work, gain access to exclusive perks, and display a loyalty badge next to your username in comments and live chats.
- What are the alternatives to YouTube?
- YouTube is similar to Crunchyroll, YouTube Music, TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound, and Apple TV. Browse related apps by tag: music and streaming.
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