# SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker — user reviews > 163 indexed App Store user reviews of SwizzTube by Valerio Perrotta (CH), rated 4.60/5 from 422 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swizztube-video-ad-blocker/id6466721604/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swizztube-video-ad-blocker/id6466721604.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 336 · 4★ 43 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 19 ## What do users think of SwizzTube? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and efficient - 🔒 Blocks ads and sponsor segments - 👍 Smooth and minimalistic interface - 💡 Unique features like sponsor skipping **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes - 🔋 Background playback issues - 🔍 Navigation and UI quirks - 💰 Donation/payment prompts **Commonly reported bugs** - App not launching after recent update - Compatibility issues with certain devices/OS versions - Inconsistent behavior when minimizing or switching apps **Most requested features** - Picture-in-picture mode - Ability to delete videos from playlists - Customizable video quality settings - Airplay support for full HD playback ## Newest reviews (14 of 163) ### 4/5 — Cannot Clear Cache [ FIXED ] *2026-08-10* [ The fix for the below problem is that you have to click the "more apps" button. The developer did not elaborate on this directly, but I figured something must be up when I saw their response and I *also* did not see an "info" or "i" button. Now that I can clear the cache, it's a lot easier to deal with the hiccups. I assumed the "more apps" button would just take me to, y'know...their other apps (perhaps on their developer page). This could be explained better, but now it's at least much more usable (although you still have to sign in to everything again after clearing the cache...that's quicker than a full delete-reinstall cycle). ] • • • • • • • • The gear icon won't show up for me, so I can't clear the cache to fix a few issues I'm having intermittently (unresponsive fullscreen button, audio-only playing by default instead of PiP, some incorrect resume places within a video). I'm not sure how to overcome this without a full deletion and reinstall every time (since an offload would not clear the cache), which means I have to log in to all accounts again if I want access to them every single time something goes wrong. I hope this can be fixed in future versions, because it otherwise works as advertised... **Developer response:** Try to click the info button first, this should show the gear icon. ### 4/5 — Works perfectly… most of the time *2026-07-29, version 3.4.5* everything in youtube atleast works as described but occasionally it will go through intense bouts of buffering with full bars, this usually only lasts for a little while but can get frustrating at times ### 3/5 — Buggy *2026-06-26, version 3.4.5* Great when it works. But too many instances of broken buttons and weird glitches. ### 4/5 — Great if with a quirk *2026-06-10* When I am watching content and get a call, whether I go into call menu or exit app and then call then it plays loud over call. Kind of annoying. I need to force quit the app before taking the call. Would bring it down to a two but want this app to succeed **Developer response:** Thanks, will fix it ### 3/5 — 오류가 너무 잦음 *2026-04-21* 광고도 나오고 화면 회전도 가끔 안되고 지막도 마음대로 나오고 진짜 오류가 너무 많음 **Developer response:** Works perfectly here ### 4/5 — Leider gerade Probleme *2026-03-29* Top App. Leider gibt es gerade Probleme wenn ich vom PiP-Modus in die App zurückkehre, dann kommt teils ein Blackscreen an der Stelle wo das Video sein sollte. Manchmal läuft das Video dann korrekt, aber man kann nicht mehr in den Fullscreen-Modus kommen. Trotzdem eine super App, 4 Sterne nur damit die Rezension eher gelesen wird **Developer response:** Vielen Dank ### 5/5 — Momentan mit Problemen *2026-03-28* Ich habe Tonausfälle nachdem ich ein Video angeklickt habe oder der Sponsorteil automatisch übersprungen wurde. Die erzwingen einen Neustart der App. Das ist leider echt doof. Außerdem wird nach dem Sponsorteil manchmal das Video einfach gar nicht fortgesetzt. Wenn das behoben ist, gibt’s wieder 5 Sterne 👍 **Developer response:** Liegt leider an YouTube selber, verhält sich in Safari genau so ### 3/5 — some bugs *2026-03-28* when i open youtube video, the cc is appear but setting is cc is off. so when i want to off the cc, i click cc on and off to remove cc and when i use pip mode in length mode, when i back to app to click pip full button the button is reverse with full screen and zoom out button **Developer response:** Is a YouTube bug, can't do anything. Try clearing cache. ### 3/5 — Keeps unpausing videos *2026-03-28* Any action you take unpauses a paused video for some reason. Rotate your phone, resumes video. Minimumize the app, resumes video. Lock your phone, resumes video. Becomes incredibly annoying at times. Still 1000% better to use this than watch ads nonstop **Developer response:** I can't reproduce your issues. Try updating iOS and reinstalling app. ### 4/5 — Субтитры *2026-03-24* При переходе в полноэкранный просмотр, автоматически включаются субтитры, поэтому 4 **Developer response:** No problem here ### 5/5 — Best app I’ve ever been on *2026-03-14* This app is the best!! You can watch all sorts of stuff on here, and it’s free, I would get this app if I were you and at least check it out because I love it!!!! **Developer response:** Thanks! ### 2/5 — Correct mais cher *2026-03-10* Bonne application Cependant payante et faussement gratuite, rien ne l’indique à part une petite ligne dans la description. Outre le fait qu’elle soit payante, c’est bien trop cher pour ce que cela apporte malheureusement… Dommage… **Developer response:** Pour vous, même la gratuité est probablement trop chère. ### 5/5 — The best *2026-03-07, version 3.3.5* Seriously the best out there. If there was any smart tv version that would be great.. unless it’s in development ### 5/5 — Not missing YouTube premium since started using this app *2026-03-06, version 3.3.5* It works, without any add ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Cannot Clear Cache *2026-07-28* The gear icon won't show up for me, so I can't clear the cache to fix a few issues I'm having intermittently (unresponsive fullscreen button, audio-only playing by default instead of PiP, some incorrect resume places within a video). I'm not sure how to overcome this without a full deletion and reinstall every time (since an offload would not clear the cache), which means I have to log in to all accounts again if I want access to them every single time something goes wrong. I hope this can be fixed in future versions, because it otherwise works as advertised... **Developer response:** Try to click the info button first, this should show the gear icon. ### 1/5 — Making something that was free payed after years of free use? *2026-07-25* Why would you do that? Everyone else introduce a paid feature that’s something extra, not just make the free version cost money after an “update” just going to switch to one of the free ones now **Developer response:** Please check your iCloud settings, the buy status is saved in iCloud. ### 1/5 — Paywall *2026-06-05, version 3.4.5* Paywall completely blocks app after short period of time ### 1/5 — Forced *2026-05-17* I guess it makes you pay now **Developer response:** As stated in app description. ### 1/5 — 뭘 눌러도 기부하라고 떠서 못쓰는 중이예요 *2026-05-14* 어플 키고 어떤 사이트를 눌러도 기부하라고 나와서 사용할 수가 없어요 **Developer response:** This is a paid app. Read description. ### 1/5 — Idéal pour YouTube *2026-04-28* Aussi bien que revanced, sponsors block est de base activé et en + c’est notre bonne franquette suisse derrière ce banger, longue vie à SwizzTube ! **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup! ### 1/5 — Obligé de payer *2026-02-07* C’est extrêmement dommage, avant l’application etait totalement gratuite, maintenant tu est obligé de payer au MOINS 3,99€ !!!!! Très déçu de ce changement. **Developer response:** C'est indiqué dans la description de l'application ; la lecture est utile. C'est dommage que vous n'appréciiez pas mon travail. ### 1/5 — L’arrière plan imp *2026-01-04* Mettre l’app youtube en arrière plan n’est plus possible depuis la dernière mise à jour **Developer response:** Works fine here, try reinstalling app ### 1/5 — App has lost all useful functionality *2026-01-01* Background playback doesn’t work, PiP doesn’t work, ads continue to play without being skipped. And then every single time I try to access a site it asks for a donation. Going back to the official apps, at least they have 4K60FPS support. **Developer response:** Works all perfectly fine, I don't know why you are making such false accusations ### 1/5 — Don’t update *2025-12-31, version 2.9.6* New update harasses you for donations. It’s a glorified web browser. I downloaded this to get away from greedy profiteering. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Does as advertised well *2026-08-07, version 3.4.5* I just use it for YouTube and it has some bugs that come with the web version but definitely worth it. 🇨🇭 ### 5/5 — Best ever *2026-08-05, version 3.4.5* I was very pleased when I heard about this app, it really works no more adds , it also works on other platforms too! It so easily, you pay a donation amount and then you can watch without having to seat through lots of advertising, it still shows you the little lines where the advertising should been but you and I can watch their videos without any annoying advertisements. It’s dead simple to use. I haven’t found anything negative about this app, it’s all good !! Try it your never use YouTube again 😂😂 ### 5/5 — Good *2026-06-23* Nice **Developer response:** Thanks ### 5/5 — Great but I have some ideas for a few things that could be added *2026-05-26, version 3.4.5* A tutorial or guide Maybe a way to remove the shorts button? Different resolutions for on and off WiFi Also why is there a hd air play option that doesn’t work when you press the 3 lines on the top bar on YouTube? I don’t know if these are possible because it’s running a website but I think they would be cool to see Thank you for making this app! ### 5/5 — Super appli *2026-05-05* Je mets 5 étoiles car c’est la seule appli vraiment fonctionnelle sur l’appstore et que je l’utilise depuis longtemps. Cependant je souhaite remonter 2 problèmes au développeur. *Je l’utilise exclusivement sur iPad.* 1 - depuis quelques temps lorsque je lance une vidéo après quelques secondes la vidéo se redémarre, si j’ai mis lance vidéo en plein écran avant que ça relance, j’ai un bug qui m’empêche de remettre la vidéo vidéo en plein écran. Il faut donc attendre le redémarrage de la vidéo à chaque lancement de vidéo. 2- J’ai téléchargé l’app pour Apple TV, mais je ne parviens pas à accéder au playlists et vidéos enregistrées. iCloud Drive est bien activé sur tous mes appareils pour cette appli. Si possible d’avoir de l’aide ou une documentation à suivre pour ce point là ce serait top. **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup! I can't reproduce your issue on my iPad with auto full screen video enabled. Which iPad and iOS version is this? Try reinstalling the app. For Apple TV: The videos must be added to the favorites or watchlist of the app itself, not of the YouTube account. ### 5/5 — The Best *2026-05-02* Truly the BEST app, love it 👍 **Developer response:** Thanks! ### 5/5 — Pretty darn good *2026-04-25, version 3.4.2* I got really sick and tired of ads on YouTube because for some reason they keep getting worse on there. So ,I decided to look for an app that runs YouTube smoothly (basically no ads) and someone on reddit recommended SwizzTube. Downloaded it, explored it, and all of a sudden, I'm on SwizzTube more than actual YouTube 😭 Also like how the app is easy and straightforward to navigate/use Thank you for doing God's work🔥 ### 5/5 — Super *2026-04-11* Y a des truc qu’on peut pas faire comparé au vrai YouTube comme baisse la fenêtre vers le bas et aller voir autre chose mais cet application est super. X10 par rapport à vidéo lite **Developer response:** Merci. You can use Mini-Player from browser bar menu to keep it sticky. ### 5/5 — Awesome YouTube/YTMusic adblock background player *2026-04-09* This app works even on my outdated iPhone 8 Plus phones rn in 2026. My other preferred app like this is youplay but it doesn’t work with old phones so that makes this my go to in my alternative phone **Developer response:** Thanks! ### 5/5 — Blocks ads *2026-04-06, version 3.3.9* Excellent app, very effective at blocking ads on my iPhone and iPad. --- *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 2026-08-27.*