If you don’t like advertising in the YouTube app or you are without Google Play Services on your phone, here are the best YouTube-like apps for Android.
Besides the ads, the disadvantage of the official app is that it does not allow you to do some things. For example, it is not possible to keep audio playback in the background (when exiting the application) or with the screen off. It also does not offer the option to repeat a video or put it in floating mode (partially on top of another app). All this is possible with the following YouTube CLIENTS.
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Best alternatives to YouTube Android
1. NewPipe (APK)
Probably the best application to watch YouTube videos on your phone. You can download videos in different formats and you will not see the annoying advertising that is in the videos on this platform.
It also allows you to play in the background and with the screen off. On the video screen, tap on the “Background” option to start playback this way. Additionally you can watch YouTube videos in window or PopUp mode. So you can continue using or working in another application.
New Pipe is a very simple and light app. Its disadvantage is that you will not be able to log in with your Google account. Therefore you will not be able to access your subscriptions, see later, history, etc.
2. TubeMate (APK)
In addition to being able to view, you can also download YouTube videos to watch later without the Internet. The app allows you to download in different qualities and formats. You can even download the audio from the videos only.
Tubemate shows the web version of YouTube, so you can log in with your Google account and access your preferences, subscriptions, etc.
Unfortunately, Tubemate cannot play in the background or with the screen off. If you press the start button or turn off the screen, playback stops, just like the original YouTube app.
Other apps similar to YouTube
3. Webtube (APK)
This is one of the most outstanding YouTube-like applications in terms of interface. The advantage of Webtube compared to the original application is that you can watch YouTube videos with the screen off or with the screen locked. You can’t watch YouTube videos in the background, though.
You can also log in with your YouTube account to access your account details.
4. Skytube (APK)
Alternative application to Webtube, to play videos with screen off. You cannot login, however.
5. TurboTube
The key feature of this YouTube application is its Turbo function, which allows fast loading of preselected videos. One of its interesting peculiarities is that it offers a direct access to see the videos that I have rated positively (the ones that I have liked). Shows number of plays, button to subscribe and related videos on the play screen. It is in English and contains advertising.
More YouTube clients (root required)
If you have root on your phone you can choose the iYTBP application. It is the same YouTube application, but modified to not show advertising. It also allows you to watch YouTube videos in the background or with the screen off. There is another popular app called OGYouTube, but sadly this app is no longer being updated.
If you use Xposed, there is a module that can improve your YouTube experience. This is YouTube AdAway that removes advertising from the original YouTube application.