Best Youtube TV Free Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.0★, the youtube tv free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Youtube TV Free Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTube TVYouTube TVFree3.6★ (60K)YesNoNov 2026
2YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesNov 2026
3Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
4Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.3M)YesNoNov 2026
5YouTube StudioYouTube StudioFree4.1★ (26K)NoNoNov 2026
6DIRECTV: TV & Movie StreamingDIRECTV: TV & Movie StreamingFree4.6★ (629K)YesNoNov 2026
7Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVPluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVFree4.8★ (1.6M)YesNoNov 2026
8YouTube KidsYouTube KidsFree4.6★ (2.7M)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Youtube TV Free

YouTube TV#1

YouTube TV by Google

Watch & DVR Live TV
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.6😐(60K ratings)
FreeAds
#22in Entertainment
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Watch live TV from over 100 networks, including local sports and news, without a cable box. Record shows with unlimited cloud DVR storage and share accounts with household members. Cancel anytime with a monthly membership.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alternative to cable
  • 👍 Lots of channel options
  • 👍 Sports features like key plays
  • 👍 Ability to record shows
  • 👍 Ability to access on the go
  • 👍 Cheaper than cable

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Playback issues like freezing and audio problems
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding and managing recorded shows
  • 🐛 Inconsistent volume levels
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior on various devices
  • 💰 Expensive for the value provided
  • 🔍 Missing some popular channels
YouTube#2

YouTube by Google

Videos, Music and Live Streams
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(50M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Watch and subscribe to your favorite channels, discover trending content, and connect with creators. Create and upload your own videos, or enjoy live streams. Offers options for family viewing and creator support.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🌐 Vast library of videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
  • 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
  • 🔒 Censorship concerns
Apple TV#3

Apple TV by Apple Inc.

Originals, Sports & More
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😞(1.9M ratings)
FreeAds
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This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
  • 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • 🤩 Fantastic original content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
  • 😡 Terrible customer support

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FAQ about Youtube TV Free

What are the best youtube tv free apps for iPhone?
YouTube TV tops our youtube tv free apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.6-star average from 60K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
YouTube TV shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ youtube tv free apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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