SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker

Name: SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker
Rating: 4.6 (432 reviews)
Author: Valerio Perrotta (CH)

By: Valerio Perrotta (CH) App

Web Browser, PiP, No ads

Overview

Version:

3.4.9

Last updated: 2026-09-21

Features & Capabilities

SwizzTube is a video-optimized web browser for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with an integrated ad and Shorts blocker. Watch online videos in up to 4K quality without advertisements, sponsors, or unwanted dubbing, while enjoying background playback, Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay, subtitles, and a full-screen video player.

Additional features include Force Dark Mode, iCloud Sync, channel notifications without login, video previews, watchlists, favorites, history, page zoom, a mini-player overlay, and automatic restoration of your last web page and video position. Use SwizzTube free for 20 sessions, then unlock continued access with a one-time purchase.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Privacy & Security Advertising

By:

Valerio Perrotta (CH)

Rating:

4.60

(432) 2 new ratings

Version:

3.4.9 Last updated: 2026-09-21

Version code:

891685210

Creation date:

2023-09-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

13.91MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 77,620 ▲ 139

Other rankings

#21 in ad skipper keyword 39 ▲ 1

#23 in ad keyword 75 ▲ 11

#24 in adblock for youtube keyword 64 ▲ 1

#28 in video ads keyword 48

#44 in ads keyword 78 ▼ 7

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For Developers

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Developed by:

Valerio Perrotta (CH)

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swizztube-video-ad-blocker/id6466721604

Website:

https://www.swizztube.ch

User Reviews

SwizzTube is praised for ad-free viewing, sponsor-blocking, background playback, and a lightweight, privacy-conscious experience—even on older devices—with a one-time payment model. Common concerns include stability issues and crashes after updates, intrusive popups, and occasional paywall friction. Users also note missing features like scrubbing, PiP, and multi-window, plus occasional input and YouTube Music playback glitches. Overall, it’s favored for reducing ads and offering fast, private YouTube access, but stability and feature completeness could improve.

Pros

Ad-free viewing with built-in sponsor-blocking for YouTube, eliminating pre-roll and mid-video ads.
Background playback and reliable resume when the device is locked or the app is switched or minimized.
Lightweight, fast, and usable on older devices (e.g., iPhone 8 Plus); feels quicker than Safari with Adblock.
Strong privacy: no data collection and privacy-preserving features; developers are responsive.
One-time payment model (no ongoing subscription) with free usage options in many cases.

Cons

Stability issues: frequent crashes and updates can break the app; some users report force closes.
Intrusive popups that appear on actions and disrupt navigation.
Payment/friction: donation requirements or subscription-like limitations to access certain features.
Missing essential features (e.g., scrubbing/fast-forward, Picture-in-Picture, multiple windows).
Input/search glitches and occasional YouTube Music playback problems (typing not working, black screen).

Recent reviews

It truly doesn’t play ads or sponsor segments! It is a little buggy sometimes. I’ve seen the menu tab bar get stuck covering the whole bottom half of the screen. And sometimes it doesn’t load more videos so I have to restart the app. (I don’t want to clear the cache bc that’ll log me out) My wishlist: - option to toggle on the shorts on the YT home page because I do love to see my cat shorts! - ability to add to a queue and play next option