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Best Unwatched Apps

41+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 41+ unwatched apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Unwatched Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unwatched for YouTubeUnwatched for YouTubeFree4.7★ (393)NoNoSep 2026
2Play: Save Videos Watch LaterPlay: Save Videos Watch LaterFree was $2.994.7★ (498)NoYesSep 2026
3TV Moment: Series TrackerTV Moment: Series TrackerFree——NoAug 2026
4What-To-WatchWhat-To-WatchFree1.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
5CineIt: TV Show TrackerCineIt: TV Show TrackerFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Abuelo Just WatchedAbuelo Just WatchedFree—NoNoJul 2026
7TV NoteTV NoteFree—NoYesMay 2026
8watched.watched.Free5.0★ (7)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Unwatched

Unwatched for YouTube#1

Unwatched for YouTube by Pentland Firth Software GmbH

Player & Watch Later Queue
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😊(393 ratings)
Free
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Manage your YouTube viewing experience with a customizable queue and channel subscriptions. Avoid algorithmic feeds, hide Shorts, and set custom playback speeds per channel. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and chapter support for efficient video consumption.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great functionality
  • 🚀 Perfect for YouTube picture-in-picture and background audio
  • 👍 Wonderful YouTube replacement
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Brilliant app
  • 👍 Thoughtful and well-designed
  • 👍 Impressive queue management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 PiP is broken on iPhone
  • 🐛 Buggy and often freezes iPad
  • 🐛 Crashes when marking too many videos as watched
  • 🐛 Experimental iCloud sync issues
Play: Save Videos Watch Later#2

Play: Save Videos Watch Later by Loop Apps LTDA

Manage Channels, Follow & Feed
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😊(498 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you manage your video watchlists from various platforms. Save videos, follow channels for chronological updates, and watch with advanced features like transcripts and summaries. Organize your collection with notes, tags, and smart searches.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for managing YouTube videos
  • 🚀 Efficient way to organize and watch videos
  • 💡 Useful tagging and organization features
  • 🔒 Secure and private experience
  • 👍 Clean and minimalist interface
  • 👍 Frequent updates and improvements

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Subscription required for some key features
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing model and paywall
  • 🐛 Syncing issues across devices
  • 🐛 Slow performance with large video libraries

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FAQ about Unwatched

What are the best unwatched apps for iPhone?
Unwatched for YouTube tops our unwatched apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 393 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top unwatched apps we rank are free to download, including Unwatched for YouTube and Play: Save Videos Watch Later.
Unwatched for YouTube has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 41+ unwatched apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you manage your YouTube viewing by allowing you to create a custom queue of videos and follow channels without being subjected to algorithmic feeds. You can organize videos, set custom playback speeds, and even hide Shorts.
Key features include a non-autoplay queue, the ability to follow channels and playlists for automatic video additions, a triage system to sort new videos, options to hide Shorts, custom playback speeds per channel, and chapter support for easier navigation.

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