# YouTube Music — Music world dedicated to you

> Comprehensive music streaming service with exclusive content and personalized recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-music/id1017492454 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,514,955 App Store ratings · 6,240 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 280 MB
- Languages: Russian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bangla, Bosnian and 63 more
- Released: 2018-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-music/id1017492454/reviews.md

## What is YouTube Music?

Connecting you to the world of music:
● Music content including live performances, covers, remixes and music content you can’t find elsewhere
● Thousands of curated playlist across many genres and activities

Get personalized music, perfect for every moment:
● Personalized playlists and Mixes
● Activity mixes made for you
● Create playlists with song suggestions or collaborate with other music fans to create the perfect playlist
● Neatly organized Library to see all of your liked and added songs, playlists you created, and artists you subscribed to

Stay on top of the trend and discover new music:
● Check out new releases
● Discover music based genres (Hip Hop, Pop, Country, Dance & Electronic, Blues, Indie & Alternative, Jazz, Kpop, Latin, Rock, and more)
● Discover music based mood (Chill, Feel Good, Energy Booster, Sleep, Focus, Romance, Workout, Commute, Party)
● Explore top charts from all over the world

Enhanced your listening experience with unique features:
● Song lyrics so you can sing along to your favorites
● Upload songs from your devices so you can enjoy them in one place with YouTube Music
● Listen on your phone, desktop, smart speaker, smart TV, car, smart watch and within your favorite apps.
● Compatible with Google Maps, Waze, Google Assistant, and more.

Upgrade to Music Premium (available in select countries) to enjoy:
● Listen to music ad-free
● Play music in the background
● Switch seamlessly between song audio and music videos, only with YouTube Music

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If you subscribe via iTunes:

Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase.

YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice
Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

## Key features

- Exclusive music content
- Personalized playlists
- Curated genre and mood mixes
- Song lyrics
- Upload personal music
- Cross-device listening

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouTube Music | $15.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music Family | $24.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music | $15.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music Family | $24.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music | $15.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Red | $20.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #2 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)
- #178 in Top Free (US App Store)
- #1 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)
- #18 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of YouTube Music?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great music selection
- 🚀 Vast library of songs and artists
- 👍 Personalized music recommendations
- 👍 Offline listening capabilities
- 👍 Seamless integration with YouTube

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent playlist management
- 🐛 Unreliable offline playback
- 🔒 Restricted features without premium subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Songs disappearing from downloaded playlists
- Playback issues when switching between online and offline modes
- Inconsistent display of song information
- Crashes and force-closes when multitasking
- Delayed response to user interactions

**Most requested features**

- Search and sort options for downloaded music
- Ability to add songs to multiple playlists
- Lyrics display for songs
- Customizable playback controls
- Improved shuffle and autoplay functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 6,240)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-music/id1017492454/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Keeps pausing

*2026-08-26, version 9.34*

Every time that I listen to music with premium on my downloaded music, it keeps pausing even when I have service it keeps pausing, and my phone is on the black screen when you turn it off terrible needs updated

### 2/5 — Why so many ads

*2026-08-26, version 9.34*

To many ads

### 3/5 — How can it be so bad?

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

With all the money that alphabet/google posses, how is it that this app is so garbage. Don’t get me wrong the actual algorithms and content in YouTube music is good, the app however is awful. Can’t even use it on CarPlay do you don’t pay for full premium? Why? I have premium pure and apparently I still can’t use it at all other than podcasts. Downloads are horrible. I live in an area where service isn’t always guaranteed, and it’s always a pain to get this to play my download songs. Again, why? Spotify does a great job.

### 3/5 — pretty good, needs work

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

please let me add a song to multiple playlists at once, like the normal youtube app does. right now you can only add a song to one playlist at a time. 
it takes like 90 seconds to search new songs. 
also sometimes it lags and takes long to select options for a song (play next, add to playlist, etc.)

### 1/5 — Trash app

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

There is an ad after almost every single song, when I’m playing music I can’t click the 3 dots and add to my playlist, pandora just better overall

### 4/5 — Not sharing in some videos I just updated and upgraded pls I will cancel I love music

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

I pay for it pls fix n just subscribed to £16.99 why are  all my remixes not playing even with my upgrade

### 1/5 — If you can’t play in the background it’s not a music app.

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

I have been using YouTube Music for couple of years now and decided to not renew the subscription. And voila I can’t use it anymore in the background. Other apps will at least let you play in the background with ads and some limitations but this is not acceptable. Unfortunately I’ll move to better music app which fulfills my needs.

### 1/5 — Refund policy sucks

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

They make requesting a refund a science rocket.

### 4/5 — Best and easy to use

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

I have used this app for a long time now. I discovered lots of songs I enjoy so much but I could never find them on other platforms.

But the excessive ads genuinely irritate me. I can not listen to one song without an ad blasting in my ear.

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2026-08-25, version 9.34*

I really like YouTube music because I'm able to listen to a lot of songs and I don't need to pay to listen to anything but for some reason I can't get the lyrics of the songs I listen to but my mom can I'm confused.

## Frequently asked questions about YouTube Music

### Does YouTube Music have ads?

Yes, the free version of YouTube Music contains advertisements. Users can upgrade to YouTube Music Premium to enjoy an ad-free listening experience.

### What are the subscription options for YouTube Music?

YouTube Music offers various subscription plans, including YouTube Music Premium at $15.99/month, which may include a free trial. YouTube Premium is also available for $20.99/month.

### Can I listen to YouTube Music offline?

Offline listening capabilities are a feature of YouTube Music. However, some user reviews indicate that offline playback can be unreliable in the free version.

### What devices are compatible with YouTube Music?

YouTube Music is compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, and smartwatches. It also integrates with smart TVs, speakers, and car systems.

### How often is YouTube Music updated?

The latest version of YouTube Music is 9.25, with the last update on June 22, 2026. Updates typically occur frequently to introduce new features and improve performance.

### What is the age rating for YouTube Music?

YouTube Music has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### What do users like most about YouTube Music?

Users frequently praise the app's great music selection, vast library of songs and artists, and personalized music recommendations. Seamless integration with YouTube is also a significant pro.

### What are common complaints about YouTube Music?

Common user complaints include buggy and glitchy performance, inconsistent playlist management, and unreliable offline playback. Some users also find features restricted without a premium subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.35 — 2026-08-31

We update our app all the time in order to make your YouTube Music experience better. We polished a few things, fixed bugs and made some performance improvements.

### 9.34 — 2026-08-24

We update our app all the time in order to make your YouTube Music experience better. We polished a few things, fixed bugs and made some performance improvements.

### 9.33.6 — 2026-08-20

We update our app all the time in order to make your YouTube Music experience better. We polished a few things, fixed bugs and made some performance improvements.

### 9.33.3 — 2026-08-17

We update our app all the time in order to make your YouTube Music experience better. We polished a few things, fixed bugs, and made some performance improvements.

### 9.32 — 2026-08-10

We update our app all the time in order to make your YouTube Music experience better. We polished a few things, fixed bugs and made some performance improvements.

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