25

Hey folks, there are a few apps in the Android world which I use to watch YouTube without ads. Some examples are ReVanced, NewPipe etc. I was wondering if there is a similar app that I can use to fulfill the same needs such as ad blocking, downloading and viewing on iOS. Figured if anyone knew it'd be on Lemmy. Thanks in advance!

top 23 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] vsouzas 10 points 4 months ago

I use Yattee to connect to a Invidious instance.

Third party YouTube frontends will not be accepted in the App Store. Maybe with sideloading this can change.

[-] HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 4 months ago

I was sideloading Cercube on iOS when it actually worked. Was good while it lasted.

[-] th3dogcow@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I recommend a combination of the following Safari extensions: Stop the Madness Pro, UnTrap for YouTube, and SponsorBlock.

Total cost was about the same as one month of ad free YouTube. Works beautifully.

I can finally enjoy YouTube again after giving up jailbreaking.

Making some shortcuts retrains muscle memory. I set a dedicated tab in Safari just for YouTube so it doesn’t clutter up my regular browsing.

[-] mrfriki@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

On iOS side loading is your best option. Search for Alt store and YouTube.

[-] senorblackbean@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

freetubeapp.io is my go to

[-] jasep@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

For simple free ad blocking, you can use Brave browser.

For paid options, there are Safari extensions (I haven't tried these but have read about them): Vinegar does ad blocking and there is also a SponsorBlock extension.

[-] Beaver@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago

I need to read more about those options while I wait for sideloading to come

[-] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 3 points 4 months ago

Register a premium YouTube account in Pakistan via a VPN and pay only $2 a month.

[-] bokherif@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

How did you manage to do this? I tried it with other countries but had no luck, plus I don't have any payment methods there lol

[-] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 5 points 4 months ago

I forgot the name, but just used a free vpn/proxy addon in Firefox.

I was able to use my own VISA, no issues.

[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

some blocks of known VPN ip addresses are flagged by services. so circumvention by vpn can be hit or miss.

[-] Beaver@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

And pay google to continue to invest in Israel’s economy? No thank you.

Source: https://time.com/6966102/google-contract-israel-defense-ministry-gaza-war/

[-] FeelThePower@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 months ago

I used YouTube iVanced (taken down though I think.) but I know there is also uYou plus. The telegram channel "zxcvbn's tweaked IPAs" hosts it along with a lot of other tweaked apps. If you don't have trollstore installed on your device, you'll have to use sideloadly to install it. YouTube is your friend for that part.

if you run iOS 15.1-17.0, trollstore should work. If you're fully up to date, search for sideloadly.

[-] Rexios@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago
[-] hash0772@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

LibreTube is pretty good. Although not sure if it's on iOS.

[-] Beaver@lemmy.ca 0 points 4 months ago

Only if you’re in the EU and Japan. We gotta support sideloading worldwide.

[-] mercano@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

I mean, you could just pay YouTube for their services and get Premium.

[-] bokherif@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Obviously, but lately YouTube and music has sucked so much that I don't think it's worth paying for. The recommendation engine has been very bad and I only use it for a specific purpose so it's not worth it anymore in my opinion.

[-] nezbyte@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Agreed, YT algorithms are useless and I just look at my subscriptions.

As a counterpoint though, watching with YT Premium provides more money to content creators than ad-supported views. Knowing some of the money is going to a part-time hobbyist making interesting videos in their basement helps me justify it.

[-] bokherif@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Honestly, I don't even think about the creators, because YouTube should be the one paying them, not me.

[-] nezbyte@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

no worries, I love the diversity in perspective.

[-] Rexios@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

Modded apps have more features than just ad blocking

[-] Beaver@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Like better user interface

this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2024
25 points (90.3% liked)

Apple

17428 readers
161 users here now

Welcome

to the largest Apple community on Lemmy. This is the place where we talk about everything Apple, from iOS to the exciting upcoming Apple Vision Pro. Feel free to join the discussion!

Rules:
  1. No NSFW Content
  2. No Hate Speech or Personal Attacks
  3. No Ads / Spamming
    Self promotion is only allowed in the pinned monthly thread

Lemmy Code of Conduct

Communities of Interest:

Apple Hardware
Apple TV
Apple Watch
iPad
iPhone
Mac
Vintage Apple

Apple Software
iOS
iPadOS
macOS
tvOS
watchOS
Shortcuts
Xcode

Community banner courtesy of u/Antsomnia.

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS