SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker

Name: SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker
Rating: 4.6 (416 reviews)
Author: Valerio Perrotta (CH)

By: Valerio Perrotta (CH) App

Web Browser, PiP, No ads

Overview

Version:

3.4.5

Last updated: 2026-05-21

Features & Capabilities

SwizzTube is a video-optimized web browser with a powerful built-in ad blocker that delivers uninterrupted YouTube viewing in 4K. It supports PiP, background playback, and a dark mode across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for a smoother, ad-free video experience.

Key features include an integrated Ad & Shorts blocker, SponsorBlock, AirPlay HD, iCloud sync, and a mini overlay video player. It also offers auto-open of the last page, a watchlist, and more. Free usage is available up to 20 sessions, after which a one-time purchase is required.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Valerio Perrotta (CH)

Rating:

4.60

(416) 5 new ratings

Version:

3.4.5 Last updated: 2026-05-21

Version code:

885954535

Creation date:

2023-09-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

12.37MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 78,387 ▲ 360

Other rankings

#21 in adblock for youtube keyword 74 ▲ 4

#34 in video ads keyword 56 ▼ 8

#39 in ad keyword 79 ▼ 9

#50 in ad-blocking keyword 95 ▼ 3

#53 in ad skipper keyword 42 ▲

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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

everything in youtube atleast works as described but occasionally it will go through intense bouts of buffering with full bars, this usually only lasts for a little while but can get frustrating at times

by uh*****, 2026-07-29

The gear icon won't show up for me, so I can't clear the cache to fix a few issues I'm having intermittently (unresponsive fullscreen button, audio-only playing by default instead of PiP, some incorrect resume places within a video). I'm not sure how to overcome this without a full deletion and reinstall every time (since an offload would not clear the cache), which means I have to log in to all accounts again if I want access to them every single time something goes wrong. I hope this can be fixed in future versions, because it otherwise works as advertised...