Vanced for iOS

Vanced is an improved standard YouTube app for Android, so it can only be installed on Android devices.

Fortunately, there is a great replacement for Vanced on iOS!


An alternative to Vanced on iOS

YouTube ++ is the best Vanced alternative app on iOS. This is a modified version of the standard YouTube player with upgraded functionality.


YouTube ++ Features:

  • Removes all advertisements from YouTube
  • Allows you to download videos to your device
  • Adds background playback
  • Ability to set the standard speed and quality of video playback
  • Adds auto-repeat function
  • Disables age restrictions

Download and Install YouTube++ for iOS

For Non-Jailbroken Devices

To install YouTube ++ on a device without jailbreak, you need Cydia Impactor or AltStore. Follow the instructions to download YouTube ++ using AltStore:

  • First of all, uninstall the original YouTube app.
  • Install AltStore on iPhone and Mac/Windows computer (read the complete guide here).
  • Launch the Safari browser on your device and download the YouTube ++ IPA file.
  • Open AltStore on iPhone and go to the "My Application" tab at the bottom of the screen.
  • Click the + icon in the upper left corner to add a new app. You will receive a list of available IPAs. Click on the YouTube ++ IPA file that you downloaded in the previous step.

If an error message "AltStore server not found" appears, connect your device to computer with a lightning cable and repeat the steps.

For Jailbroken Devices

If your device is jailbroken, follow this guide to simply install YouTube ++ using Cydia:

  • Open Cydia and go to the Sources tab.
  • Click Edit > Add
  • Enter the following Cydia repository: https://beta.unlimapps.com
  • Refresh Cydia and find YouTube ++.
  • Install it.