# SwizzTube: Video Ad Blocker

> Web Browser, PiP, No ads

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6466721604](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6466721604)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6466721604`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Valerio Perrotta (CH)
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (432 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-21
- **First published:** 2023-09-20
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swizztube-video-ad-blocker/id6466721604)
- **Website:** [https://www.swizztube.ch](https://www.swizztube.ch/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211970](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211970)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #77,620 — Overall
- #21 — ad skipper
- #23 — ad
- #24 — adblock for youtube
- #28 — video ads
- #44 — ads

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6466721604)