YouTube

YouTube

Android Video Players Google LLC
3.9 Popularity

Addictive video app with tons of content

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Updated
October 10, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Teen
Developer
Package Name
com.google.android.youtube

So here's my honest take on YouTube. I've tried a bunch of different video apps and this one's definitely one of the best. The content selection is incredible, from the latest music videos to niche creators. The recommendation algorithm is pretty solid too - I'm always finding new stuff I end up getting hooked on. But the ads can be super intrusive if you don't pay for Premium. And the UI, while clean, can feel a bit cluttered at times. Overall though, it's the go-to video app in my book.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Huge selection of videos across tons of categories
  • Personalized recommendations that actually work well
  • Free to use, don't have to pay to access most content
  • Syncs across devices so you can pick up where you left off
  • Simple, intuitive interface is easy to navigate

Cons

  • Ads can be really annoying if you don't pay for Premium
  • The home screen can feel a bit cluttered at times
  • Some videos can have weird bugs or quality issues
  • Certain features like downloading are locked behind Premium
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
3.9 /5
based on 166,606,727 reviews
Generally Favorable
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Description

Been using YouTube for a couple months now. It’s basically a video app where you can watch all sorts of stuff – music, gaming, news, tutorials, and more. Pretty solid if you’re into watching videos on your phone.

Here’s what you can do: there’s a Home feed that gives you personalized recommendations, a Subscriptions tab to see the latest from channels you follow, and a Library to find videos you’ve liked or saved. It’s got a ton of content and the search feature works well too.

Look, if you’re into watching videos on the go, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay for YouTube Premium – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

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