| Alternative | Platform | Notes | |-------------|----------|-------| | | iOS / Android / Web | Official, supports creators, includes YouTube Music. | | Brave Browser | iOS | Blocks YouTube ads in the browser, but no background audio. | | Musi (App Store) | iOS | Streams YouTube audio in background with minimal ads. | | VLC for Mobile | iOS | Can play YouTube videos via network stream URLs, no ads. |

⚠️ : Free Apple ID sideloading requires refreshing the app every 7 days (unless using a developer account).

: A versatile option that allows users to customize the interface, remove the "Shorts" tab, and enable background audio.