SkyTube is an alternative application for watching YouTube videos. This app has many features that the platform's original app does not have, and even other alternative apps do not have.
In SkyTube, you find the possibility to search for popular videos and import the channels you are subscribed to, subscribe to others, and bookmark videos. In addition, it blocks all YouTube ads. However, you cannot log in with your YouTube account.
Among the features offered by this app that you do not find in other apps, you see the option to block specific videos so that they do not appear. You can also block entire channels, languages, videos with few views, and even videos with many dislikes. It also allows you to download videos from YouTube and choose the maximum or minimum quality in the settings.
In playback, you can control aspects such as volume, brightness, or forward and rewind options by swiping on the screen. Also, you can accelerate the video up to 6x speed, while the official app and the rest only allow playback up to 2x.
SkyTube does not need to have Google Play services installed so that you can add it to any Android smartphone or tablet. So if you need an alternative player for YouTube, don't hesitate to download the SkyTube APK.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 4.4 or higher required
Frequent questions
What is the official SkyTube?
The official SkyTube is the one developed by the author gzsombor, whose archive can be found on GitHub. He is the author of the app, and only his releases can be considered official.
Is SkyTube safe?
Yes, SkyTube is safe. The app doesn't show any positive results in VirusTotal tests. As it is open source, anyone is free to take an in-depth look at its code.
What is the difference between SkyTube and SkyTube Extra?
The only difference between SkyTube and SkyTube Extra, is that the Extra version uses several closed-source libraries, which allows them to send videos to Chromecast. Other than this, both offer the same features.
Does SkyTube have ads?
No, SkyTube doesn't have ads. The app not only blocks ads in videos but also has an option that lets you detect and skip segments with sponsored content.
Do I need an account to use SkyTube?
No, no account is required to use SkyTube. One of the plus points of the app is that you can use it without needing a Google or YouTube account.
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