| Missing Feature | Reason | |----------------|--------| | | Shorts format not supported until 2021. | | Live chat | Requires modern WebSocket implementation. | | 1080p60 / 4K / HDR | Hardware + codec limitations (no VP9/AV1). | | YouTube Premium (downloads) | Server-side checks reject old app version. | | Stories | Discontinued in modern YouTube anyway. | | Memberships / Super Chat | Requires modern API. | | Pip (Picture-in-Picture) | iOS 10 lacks system PiP; only possible with hacked IPA using background player. | | New comment UI / emojis | Old app uses deprecated API. |
This creates a "Web App" that functions similarly to the native app but uses the modern mobile website, which is updated by Google. Youtube Ipa For Ios 10.3.4
: Some users prefer modified IPAs like YouTube++ for added features like background playback. | Missing Feature | Reason | |----------------|--------| |
Go to m.youtube.com in Safari. Click .
Sideloading apps from the internet carries risks. Because you are downloading files from unverified third parties, there is a potential for malware, though it is rare on non-jailbroken devices due to iOS sandboxing. | | YouTube Premium (downloads) | Server-side checks
| Method | Max Resolution | Ads? | Sign-in | Stability | |--------|----------------|------|---------|------------| | Safari (m.youtube.com) | 720p (choppy) / 480p (smooth) | Yes | Yes | Good | | Old IPA + Tweak | 720p | Yes (can block) | Yes | Fair (needs maintenance) |