: You can lock your screen or switch to another app (like messaging or maps) while the audio continues to play. This is ideal for podcasts, music playlists, or long-form essays.
Alternatively, you can directly download decrypted IPAs. A highly regarded source in the community is the "Decrypted IPAs" repository, which provides clean, unmodified app files that can serve as a foundation for building your own modified version. For pre-built, ready-to-install modified IPAs, you can find popular forks like , which provide direct download links for their latest releases.
Legacy apps can experience API mismatches on modern iOS versions. If version 15.02.1 immediately crashes, you may need to utilize a jailbreak tool like 3DAppVersionSpoofer to trick the application into reading a newer bundle version, or use a tweak to bypass the strict Google API deprecation blocks. "App No Longer Available" Error
Depending on your iOS version and whether your device is jailbroken, you can choose from three main installation pipelines: Method 1: No-Jailbreak (Using AltStore or SideStore)
| App Name | Key Feature | Primary Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pre-built IPAs ready for download. | Non-jailbroken users. | | YTLitePlus | Active fork with frequent updates. | Uses TrollStore for easy install. | | YouTube++ | Background playback & video downloads. | The classic mod with basic features. | | YouProEXTRA | Customizable tweak builder (Youtubemaxxing). | Advanced users who like to tinker. | | iVanced | SponsorBlock integration & dislike return. | Jailbroken and non-jailbroken users. | | YouTube Reborn Plus | Frequent release updates (e.g., v20.23.3). | Users wanting the newest tweaks. |
The ability to keep audio playing even after the screen is locked or the app is minimized.
: Modified IPAs are not vetted by Apple. Using them can violate YouTube's Terms of Service , and entering login credentials into a third-party app carries identity theft risks .
In most countries, an app (removing FairPlay DRM) is considered a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the US and similar laws elsewhere. However, creating a personal copy for your own device may fall under fair use in some jurisdictions, though the legal landscape is grey and rarely tested for individual users.
Open AltStore, navigate to the tab, tap the + icon in the top-left corner, and select the downloaded IPA file.