# yPlayer for YouTube — Picture-in-Picture Extension

> Picture-in-Picture YouTube player for Safari with in-app browser. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Kitcoff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Kitcoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348935577)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529/reviews.md

## What is yPlayer for YouTube?

Easily play YouTube videos in Picture-in-Picture mode using Safari. An in-app browser includes the same functionality and a Now Playing bar that lets you browse while you listen.

## Key features

- Picture-in-Picture mode
- In-app browser
- Now Playing bar
- Safari extension
- Background playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yplayer-for-youtube/id1586397529/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love produc

*2026-06-05*

amazing serve more gre us

### 5/5 — Hhhgg

*2026-05-22*

The

### 5/5 — เล่นไม่ได้

*2026-05-15, version 3.0*

พอใช่

### 2/5 — เสียเงินโหลด

*2026-05-08, version 3.0*

แต่ดูไม่ได้ เล่นอะไรไม่ได้

### 1/5 — No longer loads videos

*2026-05-01*

Used to work great. Now tapping on a video no longer opens it

### 4/5 — Please fix

*2026-04-28*

I can’t click on any videos other than shorts. And you can’t keep an account after going off the app ( for a period of time ).
As helpful and nice as this app is I don’t recommend as the bugs and glitches are very annoying!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-04-28*

Is not working to open the video  need to fix this app

### 5/5 — สุดจัด

*2026-04-27, version 3.0*

เอาเรื่อง

### 3/5 — กดเข้าดูไม้ได้

*2026-04-26, version 3.0*

เสียเงินโหลดแล้วกดดูไม่ได้ครับ

### 5/5 — เครื่องเล่นเพลง

*2026-04-11, version 3.0*

ใช้ง่ายสบาย ไม่มีโฆษณา พักหน้าจอก็เล่นได้

## Frequently asked questions about yPlayer for YouTube

### What does yPlayer for YouTube do?

This app allows you to play YouTube videos in a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, meaning the video floats in a small window on your screen. This enables you to watch videos while simultaneously using other applications on your device.

### How does the in-app browser work?

The app features an integrated browser that mimics the PiP functionality. This allows you to browse other websites or apps while keeping your YouTube video playing in the foreground, and includes a 'Now Playing' bar for easy control.

### Is yPlayer for YouTube free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or remove limitations, providing an enhanced experience for those who choose to buy them.

### What devices is yPlayer for YouTube compatible with?

The app functions as a Picture-in-Picture extension for Safari on iOS devices. This implies it is compatible with iPhones and iPads running a recent version of iOS that supports Safari extensions and Picture-in-Picture functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2024-01-22

- New icon
- Bug fixes
- Support for Manifest V3
- Updated extension popup

### 2.2 — 2023-08-08

- Updated info in the Settings view
- Removed ads

### 2.1.1 — 2022-09-27

Added option to remove banner ads with an in-app purchase.

### 2.1.0 — 2022-07-28

- Updated the player bar

### 2.0.1 — 2022-04-21

- Fixed a bug that would close the PiP player when leaving the app.
- Added pull-to-refresh.
- Tapping the tab bar now scrolls to the top.
- Added an "About" link and updated the support email address.

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## More apps by Alex Kitcoff

- [Mapper for Safari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapper-for-safari/id1589391989)
- [Awake: Keep Your Screen On](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awake-keep-your-screen-on/id6746516232)
- [Smpl for Safari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpl-for-safari/id6746681658)
- [VYB: AI Workstation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyb-ai-workstation/id6759880005)

All apps by Alex Kitcoff: https://appshunter.io/developer/1348935577

## Related topics

[yplayer for youtube](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yplayer-for-youtube) · [yplayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yplayer)

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