AI summary
Lightweight open-source YouTube client with no ads or tracking. Supports background play, picture-in-picture, playlist downloads, and gesture controls. Version 1.4.1 shrinks the app from 25 MB to ~8 MB and redesigns the mini player. Requires numerous permissions including local network access and boot startup for background functionality.
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About this app
Fast, private, and feature-rich YouTube client for Android.
Enjoy a premium experience with no ads, tracking or whatsoever. Expect some bugs.
There is also support for downloading whole playlists, but for that your network connection has to be stable for smooth downloading.
The home page suggests videos based on your search history. If search history is paused, the app will not suggest search related videos in home screen.
Key Features
- Supports android 7 and above - Background Play - Picture-in-Picture Support - Highest available video quality downloads - Built-in video volume/brightness and Seek forward/backward gestures - Push up & down landscape/portrait modes - Subscription Management - Search History & Privacy - Dynamic UI, Smooth, full-screen browsing experience.
License
GNU General Public License v3.0
What's new
APK size reduced from 25MB to approximately 8MB through R8 minification and resource stripping — PlayTube is now significantly lighter. - Mini Player redesigned with a smaller rectangular shape. - Various minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
About this version
- Version
- 1.4.1 (16)
- Size
- 7.49 MB
- Requires Android
- 7.0
- Target SDK
- 24
- Architecture
- x86, x86_64, arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a
- Downloads
- 124
- Updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- Package
- com.arslandaim.playtube
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