# MiniYT for YouTube — user reviews > 123 indexed App Store user reviews of MiniYT for YouTube by Maxime Ruys, rated 1.90/5 from 85 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniyt-for-youtube/id1548489132/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniyt-for-youtube/id1548489132.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 56 ## What do users think of MiniYT for YouTube? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ✅ App functions when working properly - 🎥 Novelty of watching YouTube on Apple Watch - 💰 Affordable price point ($2-3) - ⚡ Fast video loading on compatible servers - 🎧 Works with external headphones/AirPods - 📱 Improved performance after updates **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch - 🔇 No audio output on watch speakers - ⏳ Excessive buffering and loading times - 📹 Videos fail to play or load indefinitely - 👻 Developer appears abandoned/unresponsive - 🚫 Non-functional Discord support links - ❌ Incompatible with certain watch models (SE, Series 3) - 🔄 App crashes when searching or navigating - 💔 No refunds available despite non-functionality - 📱 iPhone version only shows Discord link - ⚠️ Misleading app store description **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon opening - Videos load but never play - No sound output on any device - Search functionality causes app to crash - Navigation returns to previous page unexpectedly - Infinite loading screens - API error messages and 30-minute wait times - Incompatibility with Apple Watch SE and Series 3 - Battery drain issues - Grayed out play buttons - Keyboard input not working **Most requested features** - Audio output through watch speakers - Video fast-forward/rewind controls - Full-screen video option - YouTube login and personalized recommendations - Better server selection interface - API key management without reinstalling app - Support for more watch models ## Newest reviews (20 of 123) ### 1/5 — Crashing on boot *2025-02-23, version 1.9.1* i bought the app and i got it on my apple watch but when i open it, it kicks me out. their discord server doesnt help either. tried to contact the admin but theyre no longer active. This looked so professional. wth happened!?! ### 1/5 — Bad app *2025-02-05, version 1.9.1* Doesn’t even work. No point in getting this. Don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY *2024-11-20, version 1.9.1* DOES NOT WORK IM SUING ### 1/5 — App stürzt sofort ab *2024-11-18* Die App lässt sich auf meiner Apple Watch Ultra 2 nicht starten. Egal ob mit iPhone in der Nähe oder iPhone aus. Beim starten der App geht für eine Sekunde das Fenster auf und die App stürzt sofort ab und das Fenster schließt sich. ### 1/5 — No sound *2024-11-02, version 1.9.1* I don’t suggest it It dont have sound No refund Watchtube free and wrist tube is more better ### 1/5 — Trash App. *2024-10-15* The app dosen’t work. I wasted my money. ### 1/5 — Please remove from App Store *2024-10-01, version 1.9.1* Does not load. ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-09-26, version 1.9.1* This App doesn't work, you can't see anything, it tells you to go to a Link, be careful ### 1/5 — Doesnt work at all *2024-09-24, version 1.9.1* I just purchased this for my series 10 watch doesnt even work at all very disappointing ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2024-09-21, version 1.9.1* The app loads on my watch, but when I search for a specific video it goes back to the prior page as if I never searched anything. So I try clicking on videos from the list provided which eventually will load, but has no sound with the volume turned all the way up ### 3/5 — Konzept super *2024-08-31* Videos laufen zwar aber ich habe schon in jeglicher Form versucht Ton zu bekommen… Der Stummmodus ist aus, dennoch kommt kein Ton auf Apple Watch Series 6 mit neuester Version. Wäre schön wenn das noch gefixt wird. Werde noch ein bisschen abwarten, aber Standpunkt jetzt kann man nur Videos ohne Ton schauen. Die 1,99 auszugeben hat sich jetzt eher weniger gelohnt ### 1/5 — Sound is not coming from video and it work slow *2024-08-22* Too many times I try but sound is not coming from video and work very slow ### 1/5 — Useless app *2024-08-22* It doesn’t work, doesn’t load a single video. Even take ages to load a thumbnail. P.s. I have a very good internet connection. ### 1/5 — Does NOT work for SE *2024-08-20, version 1.9.1* This does not work on Apple Watch SE. I wish I would’ve known that before paying the devs some of my money. I understand it’s only $2, but it’s the principle that matters. ### 2/5 — Gut aber kein Sound *2024-08-11* Bei mir läuft alles super aber hab leider keine Sound und auch nicht mit Kopfhörern, es wäre schön wenn sie mir helfen könnten. ### 2/5 — Sound would be nice….. *2024-08-05, version 1.9.1* Got this for my Apple Watch Ultra and was hoping for an app that worked. Being that I paid for it and all. Outside of the long loading and buffering the video eventually plays, which to me would be the more difficult part. The audio is nonexistent. Tried all of the available servers on the second page, but no dice. Went to the discord as suggested and tried to submit a ticket but wasn’t allowed because the maximum number of tickets had been reached. I’d really love for this to work. It is a fantastic concept and you’re 85% there. I’d pay $20 for a working version : ) ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work at all *2024-08-05, version 1.9.1* I read some of the other terrible reviews before purchasing this app. I thought I would take the gamble for two dollars. I can search out videos that I want to watch however, that’s really it. The videos never play. I’ve tried Wi-Fi at multiple locations and I have also tried using my phone as a hotspot for it. I wouldn’t be surprised if YouTube is not even associated with this app I don’t see them putting out an app that doesn’t work for anyone lol that being said, I really can’t complain much because it was only two dollars and maybe by some chance it will work in the future. Thanks. By the way, I also downloaded this onto my iPhone thinking that maybe I can set it up better for my watch through my phone and the only thing that shows up is a link to their discord whenever I click on the app. Nothing else just that which is kind of super sketchy to me. ### 1/5 — Do not buy this app *2024-08-04, version 1.9.1* Videos keep loading and never play… ### 1/5 — Does not work *2024-07-31, version 1.9.1* Can’t get past the join discord page ### 1/5 — Nao serve p nada *2024-07-18* Simplesmente não funciona e não consegui suporte ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Fah *2026-04-16, version 1.9.1* Ts just crashes ### 1/5 — DEVELOPER IS GONE *2025-11-20, version 1.9.1* All other apps don’t exist anymore, the discord and “contact us” don’t exist. DO NOT BUY. THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT OR DEVELOPMENT ### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK *2025-07-11, version 1.9.1* Wasted my money just to find out it will not work on my watch.tried to open the app and it closes it automatically. ### 1/5 — I Want My Money Back - Doesn’t Work *2025-06-09, version 1.9.1* On Watch, it just tries to open and quits. On iPhone, all it offers is an expired and invalid Discord link. ### 1/5 — 절대 사지 마세요 *2025-05-25* 저도 리뷰보고 설마설마 하면서 그냥 깔았는데 아예 안들어가져요 절대 사지마요 돈 날립니더 ### 1/5 — TOTAL SCAM *2025-05-14, version 1.9.1* Apple won’t refund money scammed by this fake app developer! ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money: scam!!! *2025-05-10, version 1.9.1* The app doesn’t work at all. Maybe it used to some long long long time ago but currently it doesn’t. They deduct your money and you can’t do anything with it. Stay away. ### 1/5 — Miniyty on Apple Watch *2025-04-19, version 1.9.1* Will not play on watch, wasted money. Don’t download…… ### 1/5 — Bro I bought this for 2 dollars and it don’t even work *2025-03-19, version 1.9.1* Horrible don’t buy it ### 1/5 — 사기네 환불 어떻게하나요 *2025-03-12* 사기입니다 애플워치에서 작동 안됩니다 사기꾼 사기 돈 날림 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worked *2022-12-30, version 1.7.3* Very barebones, a little slow, small of course but it worked as intended everything loaded you have to use external headphones ### 5/5 — Works like a charm *2022-12-26, version 1.7.3* Able to watch videos completely fine on the watch - you simply need to find the right server end to connect to and you’ll be able to watch the videos you want. The price isn’t too high either so it seems reasonable enough. ### 5/5 — Endlich YT auf der Watch! *2022-05-22* Zuerst an die negativen Kommentare. Diese wurden verfasst bevor die App tatsächlich so funktioniert wie sie es jetzt tut. Seit einigen Monaten funktioniert mega gut und ich nutze sie seitdem auch sehr oft. Vor allem super finde ich es das, man den Ton über die Watch-Lautsprecher wiedergeben kann. Liebe Entwickler macht weiter so. ### 5/5 — Funktioniert alles tadellos *2022-05-20* Verstehe die negative Rezession nicht. Alles funktioniert einwandfrei und alle fragen haben sich über Discord entnehmen lassen. Deshalb von mir 5 Sterne. Weiter so! 👍🏽 ### 5/5 — Apple Watch Series 7 *2022-05-19* Die App funktioniert und ich kann YouTube darauf schauen ### 5/5 — MiniYT *2022-04-12* Perfekt… macht genau was es soll!! Sogar die Wiedergabe über Watch Lautsprecher funktioniert 👍 ### 5/5 — Works Surprisingly Well *2022-03-30, version 1.6* It actually worked pretty well for me. I wish the “close” text while watching a video was slightly smaller though as it feels somewhat obtrusive. App was worth the price. ### 5/5 — Super *2022-03-21* Diese App ist super das ich jetzt YouTube auf meiner Uhr habe aber falls eure App nicht ging weil ihr keine api machen konntest geht es jetzt. die App stürzt oft ab bei meiner Applewatch SE ### 5/5 — New update Fixed Everything *2022-02-09, version 1.6* Awesome update finally Fixed everything, back to being an awesome app 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 keep up the good work! Could we have an additional option to full screen the videos? ### 5/5 — Mini YT fantastic *2022-02-09, version 1.6* This is a fantastic app when it works. In fact one of the best apps for Apple Watch. Although the developer needs to monitor it as more than often there is no streaming. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*