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YatteeVacuumTube
Free

Free; the source is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS, iOS Linux
  • Watches YouTube through Invidious or Piped instead of Google
  • Native app for iOS, tvOS and macOS
  • Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Depends on third-party Invidious or Piped instances working
  • Apple platforms only
  • Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available
  • Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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