# WatchPlay

> Apple Watch app to browse, play, and control YouTube videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Hebrard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchplay/id1330329808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Hebrard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241698887)
- Category: Photo & Video, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.72/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchplay/id1330329808/reviews.md

## What is WatchPlay?

WatchPlay allows you to browse and play YouTube videos from your Apple Watch. They are played through your iPhone speakers and you can control them from your Apple Watch!

Features:
- Search and play YouTube videos on your Apple Watch
- Browse and play your public and private playlists on your Apple Watch
- Play, pause and control the volume of the YouTube video from your Apple Watch
- Play, pause, control the volume and watch the video on your iPhone

## Key features

- Play YouTube videos on Apple Watch
- Control playback from Apple Watch
- Browse public and private playlists
- Control volume from Apple Watch
- View videos on iPhone

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchplay/id1330329808/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not Great, but it does have an upside

*2020-11-14, version 1.03*

I downloaded this thinking it would give me the ability to watch YouTube on my Apple Watch.
I was sorely disappointed to find out that once purchased it would not let me log in to my Google account to see my playlists or saved videos or anything. Also, searching on the watch, you have to use voice commands instead of using the draw-to-type, otherwise it crashes.
The app has not been updated for over two years so it looks like Google no longer allows access via login.
I think mostly this is a remote to control the WatchPlayer app on your phone, just like all the other apps.
The one upside to this app, even though it’s paid, is that on your phone, the app supports picture-in-picture playback, unlike the native YouTube app. The drawback, again, is that you cannot log in to your Google account to access your own YouTube channels, so you have to manually search for the video you want to watch.

### 5/5 — Don’t listen to these other Troglodytes

*2020-06-30, version 1.03*

This is a cool app, it’s impossible to make YouTube videos play on an Apple Watch! It’s not this dev’s fault! People should actually read app descriptions before leaving negative reviews!

### 1/5 — Fix it

*2020-01-28, version 1.03*

This app has not yet been verified by Google in order to use Google Sign in.

### 1/5 — It does not work on my apple watch serie 5

*2020-01-11, version 1.03*

It does not work, and when trying to log in with Google, it tells me that it is not verified and that it is not trusted

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-07-06, version 1.03*

I can see video on my phone but not on my watch.   Don’t but the app!

### 1/5 — Kinda pointless

*2019-03-30, version 1.03*

Just use apple music

### 3/5 — App stopped working

*2018-12-11, version 1.03*

I’ve had the app for quite a while now and it’s worked fine but recently my app on my Apple Watch stopped loading my playlists. I would like some support please, given the inconvenient scribble input method I only use the playlist option to open music.

### 3/5 — If you want five stars, developer  ...

*2018-11-18, version 1.03*

If you want five stars, developer, allow the videos and the sound to play on the Apple Watch.

### 4/5 — Works as described.

*2018-01-29, version 1.0*

Just be aware that this doesn’t play the video on the watch itself—it simply acts as a remote control for the video playing inside the iPhone companion app. I should’ve read the description more before buying, but I can’t fault the developer here—the description says it’ll play on your phone.

As another comment mentioned, it doesn’t keep you logged in, but the developer says a fix for that is coming soon.

### 4/5 — Waste of money

*2018-01-20, version 1.0*

Doesn’t work as hyped up. All it does is act like a remote control for your IPhone that is only a few inches away.  Why do you need a remote control?   It does not play anything on your watch. WatchTube is a misnomer, should be “YouTube Remote Controller”.

**Developer response:** Hello! I renamed this app "WatchPlay" but Apple is taking a long time to approve the new name (it's been 2 weeks now). I'm sorry for the confusion

## Frequently asked questions about WatchPlay

### What devices does WatchPlay support?

WatchPlay is designed for the Apple Watch and can also be controlled from your iPhone. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How much does WatchPlay cost?

WatchPlay is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

### What is the age rating for WatchPlay?

WatchPlay has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature audiences.

### When was WatchPlay last updated?

The latest version of WatchPlay, 1.03, was released on February 4, 2018. The app was initially released on January 4, 2018.

### What are the main features of WatchPlay?

WatchPlay allows you to search and play YouTube videos directly on your Apple Watch, browse playlists, and control playback and volume from your wrist while viewing on your iPhone.

### Does WatchPlay have ads?

The provided data does not specify if WatchPlay contains advertisements. However, as a paid app, it is common for such applications to be ad-free.

### What is the user rating for WatchPlay?

WatchPlay has an average rating of 1.7 stars based on 18 user ratings. This indicates a generally negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.03 — 2018-02-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This update prepares the next update which will add a new feature. Please don't skip this update

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