# UTube Embed Player — Just another YouTube Player

> A YouTube player application with viewing history and Picture-in-Picture support. (iPhone/iPad app by Nobutaka Yuasa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2024-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101/reviews.md

## What is UTube Embed Player?

The app is essentially a YouTube player.
It plays YouTube videos using the YouTube embedded player.

Functionality:
 - Enables the playback of YouTube videos within the app
 - Locally keeps a record of your viewing history
 - Note: Some YouTube videos may have restrictions that prevent playback in embedded players.
  The app respects these limitations and will not be able to play such content.
 - To use PiP, switch to full-screen mode in the video player, then swipe up to go to the Home Screen

This app does not offer many functionalities besides playing YouTube videos.
It might be better to find a YouTube video elsewhere and then paste the link into the app.

## Key features

- Plays YouTube videos within the app
- Local viewing history
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
- Respects video playback restrictions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Greatest app to ever exist. Genuinely.

*2026-07-07*

I love that the developers didn’t get into the nitty gritty to add a scrolling feature. It has definitely helped me cut back my hours wasting time. Please keep the app just as it is it’s perfect. It may be niche but it’s great!

### 3/5 — Things from YouTube

*2026-02-14*

It doesn’t play the mixes and only haft of the buttons on YouTube

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2026-02-13*

The best alternative YouTube app. I’m not sure if it was done purposely but it will not allow you to scroll through shorts! It’s so useful for folks who are struggling to control their screen time yet need YouTube on their phone.

### 5/5 — Very helpful app

*2026-01-01*

I really liked this app because it stops me from doomscrolling on my iPad I love it thanks for making it.

### 5/5 — 良すぎる

*2025-11-26*

ピクチャインピクチャが簡単に出来る
作業用BGMなどを流す用アプリはこれが一番オススメ

### 1/5 — Not work anymore. Error 153.

*2025-11-07*

The search still works but the playing of the videos no longer. It comes an error Code 153. Please add the transcribe function. Unfortunately, this setting I missing on UTube.
And could you move the X close button to the bottom? Currently its a real finger acrobatics.

### 5/5 — こういうのが欲しかった

*2025-10-05*

広告無しでバックグラウンド再生、PIP対応してます。
このアプリ自体にも広告が無いのでストレスなく使えます。
Google垢でのログインにも対応してるので、視聴だけならこのアプリが公式の上位互換になります。
コメントや高評価等はできませんが、視聴に特化してると考えると十分です。
iPadにも対応してるのはありがたい。

気になる所としては、｢動画を再生できません｣のエラーが出ることがあるので、解消できたらして欲しいです！
大抵は読み込み直せば再生されますが、一部何をやっても再生されない動画があります(Safariでは再生されるのでYouTube側の妨害？)

### 5/5 — Sefa oguz tarafından

*2025-04-12, version 1.6.0*

Sefa oguz

### 5/5 — いい感じ！

*2024-12-07*

これいい感じです！
PiP再生ができて、バックグラウンド再生もできる。
UIはシンプルで好きです。
助かります。

質問と要望を挙げると
バックグラウンド再生時は音声のみの処理なのか、映像データも処理してるのか少し気になりました。
また、画質の選択が出来るとなお嬉しいです！！

現状でもほぼほぼいい感じなので、気が向いたら対応いただけると助かります！

### 5/5 — ほぼ完璧！！！

*2024-08-21*

もう少しyoutube本家みたいに使いやすくして欲しい、！広告ない上にピクチャインピクチャできるのは神！

**Developer response:** 残念ながらこれが精一杯な気がする🥹

## Frequently asked questions about UTube Embed Player

### Does UTube Embed Player have ads?

Yes, UTube Embed Player contains advertisements. This is how the app is supported.

### What devices does UTube Embed Player support?

UTube Embed Player is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for UTube Embed Player?

The age rating for UTube Embed Player is 17+.

### How often is UTube Embed Player updated?

The latest version of UTube Embed Player was released on September 3, 2025, indicating recent updates.

### Can I watch all YouTube videos with UTube Embed Player?

UTube Embed Player plays YouTube videos using the embedded player. However, some videos may have restrictions that prevent playback in embedded players, and these will not be playable.

### Does UTube Embed Player save my watch history?

Yes, UTube Embed Player locally keeps a record of your viewing history, allowing you to revisit videos you've watched.

### How does Picture-in-Picture work in UTube Embed Player?

To use PiP, switch to full-screen mode in the video player within UTube Embed Player, then swipe up to go to your Home Screen.

### What are the main features of UTube Embed Player?

The primary features of UTube Embed Player include playing YouTube videos within the app, maintaining a local viewing history, and supporting Picture-in-Picture mode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2025-09-03

- Bug fixes
 - unable to watch

### 1.7.0 — 2025-08-07

- Bug fixes
 - unable to watch

### 1.6.0 — 2024-09-27

- Support iOS18
  - Support dark/tinted app icon
- A few bug fixes

### 1.5.0 — 2024-09-10

- Tiny improvements

### 1.4.0 — 2024-07-05

- A few improvements

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All apps by Nobutaka Yuasa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399

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*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 2026-09-01.*