Best Tube Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our tube list covers 226+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Tube Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.2M)YesNoAug 2026
2YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (48M)YesYesAug 2026
3Video LiteVideo LiteFree4.8★ (166K)NoYesAug 2026
4Tube PiPTube PiPFree4.6★ (2.9K)NoYesAug 2026
5ProTube: Block Ads on VideoProTube: Block Ads on VideoFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
6Pure Tuber : Videos, MusicPure Tuber : Videos, MusicFree4.5★ (11K)YesYesMay 2026
7YouTube MusicYouTube MusicFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesAug 2026
8Offline Music Tube BrowserOffline Music Tube BrowserFree3.9★ (562)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Tube

Tubi: Movies & Live TV#1

Tubi: Movies & Live TV by Tubi, Inc

Watch sports, news, TV & more
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(1.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#22in Entertainment
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Stream a vast library of movies, TV series, and live channels without any subscription fees. Discover new content added weekly, including originals and international entertainment. Enjoy personalized recommendations and a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

What We Love

  • 🎥 Great selection of movies and TV shows
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🆓 Completely free to use
  • 🔍 Helpful recommendations and personalization

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited selection of recent/popular titles
  • 📺 Frequent commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing, buffering, and syncing problems
YouTube#2

YouTube by Google

Videos, Music and Live Streams
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(48M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
Video Lite#3

Video Lite by Video Lite, Inc.

Browse, Play & Cast
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(166K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Ad-free experience
  • 🔒 Background playback
  • 👍 Convenient features
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy updates
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
  • 💩 Intrusive ads in free version

More Tube apps to explore

4
Tube PiP
Tube PiP
Tube PiP
Background Player & Adblock
Free

Enjoy YouTube videos with background and picture-in-picture playback without ads. This app allows you to multitask, listen to content with your screen locked, and set timers for automatic shutdown. It offers advanced features for free, providing a pure and convenient viewing experience.

Picture-in-Picture playbackBackground playbackLock screen playback
📷 Photo & Video
(2.9K)
free
5
ProTube: Block Ads on Video
ProTube: Block Ads on Video
ProTube: Block Ads on Video
Play music in background!
Free

Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with this ad-blocking player. It allows for background playback, even with the screen off or while using other applications, and offers convenient lock screen controls.

Ad blocker for videosBackground playbackScreen off playback
📷 Photo & Video
(11K)
free
6
Pure Tuber : Videos, Music
Pure Tuber : Videos, Music
Pure Tuber : Videos, Music
Musi player Streaming youtube
Free

Stream and discover unlimited music with this comprehensive media player. Organize your favorite tracks, enjoy efficient search, and utilize full playback features like repeat and shuffle. An optional Pro version removes all ads.

Unlimited music playbackOrganize favorite songsEfficient search function
🎵 Music
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
7
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
Music world dedicated to you
Free

Access a vast world of music, including live performances and exclusive content. Discover new artists and genres with personalized playlists and curated mixes. Enjoy lyrics, upload your own songs, and listen across multiple devices.

Exclusive music contentPersonalized playlistsCurated genre and mood mixes
🎵 Music
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
8
Offline Music Tube Browser
Offline Music Tube Browser
Offline Music Tube Browser
Unlimited Songs, Offline Play
Free

Browse the web at high speed, block ads, and enjoy private browsing. Track your workouts with detailed data and secure your personal media with password-protected local storage.

Lightning-fast browsingIntelligent ad blockingIncognito browsing
🔧 Utilities
(562)
ad-supported
9
DailyTube : Videos, Music
DailyTube : Videos, Music
DailyTube : Videos, Music
puretuber for youtube music
Free

Explore a vast music library with personalized playlists and intelligent recommendations. Stream your favorite songs effortlessly and discover new artists across all genres. This app enhances your audio journey for all music lovers.

Limitless music explorationPersonalized music libraryIntelligent recommendations
🎵 Music
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Pure Play - Video Player
Pure Play - Video Player
Pure Play - Video Player
Background Video, PIP Player
Free

Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with background and picture-in-picture modes. This app blocks all video ads and pop-ups for a smoother viewing experience. It also includes a sleep timer and supports up to 4K resolution.

Background video playbackFloating popup playerAd and pop-up blocker
📷 Photo & Video
(995)
free with in-app purchases
11
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV
Watch films & Live Channels
Free

Stream thousands of free movies and TV shows on demand, plus live channels for news, sports, and entertainment. Enjoy a vast library of content across various genres, all accessible on any device without any cost.

Free live TV streaming channelsThousands of free movies and TV showsLocal and national news updates
🎬 Entertainment
(1.6M)
free with in-app purchases
12
iPlay Tube - Video Music Play
iPlay Tube - Video Music Play
iPlay Tube - Video Music Play
Music Player & Video Streamer
Free

Discover trending music and popular video songs with this powerful player. Browse by genre or country, explore millions of tracks, and manage your favorites. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with related song suggestions.

Discover top songs and video musicBrowse music by genre or countryMillions of songs available
🎵 Music
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
YubePiP: PiP Video Player
YubePiP: PiP Video Player
YubePiP: PiP Video Player
Background Floating Player
Free

Watch YouTube videos in a floating Picture-in-Picture window, even with your screen locked. Enjoy background audio playback and the ability to multitask with multiple video instances.

Picture-in-Picture video playbackBackground audio playbackScreen lock playback
🎬 Entertainment
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tube Browser Pro
Tube Browser Pro
Tube Browser Pro
Ad Blocker for Video Ads
Free

Experience uninterrupted video viewing with an advanced ad blocker designed to eliminate annoying video advertisements. Enjoy your favorite content without interruptions, and cast it to your TV with Chromecast support.

Blocks video adsSupports ChromecastBackground music playback (low power mode)
🔧 Utilities
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
15
PlayTube: Music & Video
PlayTube: Music & Video
PlayTube: Music & Video
Background Audio & Video
Free

Stream videos and music without interruptions. This app offers a clean interface for discovering trending content and enjoying seamless playback. No sign-in is necessary to start exploring.

Seamless video and audio streamingClean interfaceNo sign-in required
🎵 Music
(121)
ad-supported
16
Tube X - Without Ads
Tube X - Without Ads
Tube X - Without Ads
Immersive video Player
Free

Watch videos and livestreams without interruptions. Enjoy background playback, AI-powered bilingual subtitles, and auto-translation of content. Customize your viewing experience with multiple homepages and advanced search options.

Ad-free immersive video playbackBackground playback and Picture-in-PictureAI real-time bilingual subtitles
🎬 Entertainment
(716)
free
17
OneTube: Music & Video Player
OneTube: Music & Video Player
OneTube: Music & Video Player
Background Popup Video player
Free

Stream music and videos with an ad-free popup player that allows background listening and seamless multitasking. Create personalized playlists and automatically save your viewing history to resume playback anytime.

Ad-free popup playerBackground listeningSeamless multitasking
🎵 Music
(403)
free with in-app purchases
18
POPTube: Music & Video Podcast
POPTube: Music & Video Podcast
POPTube: Music & Video Podcast
Listen to Music without Ads
Free

Enjoy music and videos without interruptions. This app offers ad-free playback, background listening, and a floating player for multitasking. Discover trending music, podcasts, and high-quality videos with AI-powered summaries and chatbots.

Ad-free music and video playbackBackground listeningFloating video player
📷 Photo & Video
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Video Tube:Video&Music Player
Video Tube:Video&Music Player
Video Tube:Video&Music Player
PiP for Tube,Background Player
Free

This app offers an ad-free online video viewing experience with Picture-in-Picture functionality. It allows for multitasking by enabling videos to play in a floating window while you use other applications. Enjoy smooth, secure browsing and effortless playback of various video content.

Ad-free viewingPicture-in-Picture floating playbackFast and secure browsing
📷 Photo & Video
(164)
subscription
20
Tube Map - London Underground
Tube Map - London Underground
Tube Map - London Underground
TfL City Maps Route Planner
Free

Navigate London's transport network with this comprehensive app. It features the official TfL Tube map, live line status updates, and an offline journey planner with step-by-step directions. Find nearby stations and save favorite routes for seamless travel.

Official TfL Tube MapOffline journey plannerLive line status and departures
🗺️ Navigation
(19K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Tube

What are the best tube apps for iPhone?
Tubi: Movies & Live TV tops our tube apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.2M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tube apps we rank are free to download, including Tubi: Movies & Live TV and YouTube.
Tubi: Movies & Live TV shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 226+ tube apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a completely fee-free streaming service offering the largest library of entertainment. You can watch live TV, movies, TV series, and exclusive Tubi Originals without any subscription costs. New content is added weekly, and it supports a wide range of genres and international programming.
Key features include a vast library of movies and series, live TV channels for news, sports, and entertainment, Tubi Originals, international content like anime and Bollywood, and personalized recommendations. It also offers a 'Tubi Shuffle' for random content selection and cross-device compatibility.

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