Unwatched for YouTube

Name: Unwatched for YouTube
Rating: 4.7 (354 reviews)
Author: Pentland Firth Software GmbH

By: Pentland Firth Software GmbH

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Features & Capabilities

Unwatched for YouTube puts you in control of your viewing with a dedicated watch queue and no autoplay. Follow channels or playlists to auto-add new videos, and use triage to decide where each video lands in your queue, keeping your viewing order pristine.

Features include per-channel playback speed, chapter support, Picture-in-Picture, drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, continuous play, notifications, sleep timer, custom themes, iCloud sync, and direct YouTube subscription import for a tailored, distraction-free experience.

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By:

Pentland Firth Software GmbH

Rating:

4.70

(354) 6 new ratings

Version:

1.8.6 Last updated: 2026-05-16

Version code:

885496829

Creation date:

2024-07-19

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

54.10MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 90,259 ▲ 350

Other rankings

#15 in youtube summary keyword 52 ▲ 8

#23 in youtube shorts keyword 47 ▲ 2

#28 in summarize youtube keyword 49 ▲ 23

#41 in youtube summarizer keyword 47 ▲ 29

#59 in youtube keyword 85 ▲ 3

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Developed by:

Pentland Firth Software GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463

Website:

https://github.com/fer0n/Unwatched

User Reviews

Unwatched for YouTube is praised for an ad-free, distraction-free experience and for eliminating Shorts, which helps users focus. Its queue-first design with inbox-style backlog lets users curate what they want to watch and filter out unwanted content. Many reviews highlight its ability to reduce scrolling and algorithm nudges. However, the app has bugs and stability issues, a steep learning curve with limited in-app guidance, and navigation gaps such as a missing back button and awkward history management. Some platform quirks are mentioned, like limited background playback. Overall, it offers strong focus but with reliability and onboarding trade-offs.

Pros

Ad-free experience with no ads and no prompts to buy
Eliminates Shorts and other distractions, helping users focus
Queue-first design with inbox-style backlog management lets users curate what they want to watch and filter out unwanted content
Ability to filter out Shorts and customize what you see, focusing on your preferred channels

Cons

Bugs and stability issues indicating low-quality implementation
Steep learning curve and lack of in-app guidance; confusing to learn how to use
Navigation gaps such as a missing back button and awkward history management
Platform-specific quirks like limited background playback and occasional UI glitches

Recent reviews

i love the app but occasionally it gets very “stuck”. it will hang on launch — black screen, zero interaction. you can tell it’s doing something— because it makes the phone get hot just sitting there. the only solution i’ve found to this is to uninstall the app completely and reinstall. this unfortunately deletes all my settings, subscriptions, etc. which is really a drag. i’m a developer myself and know the importance of those star ratings. i’ve given you five stars — in spouse of this issue— and with the hope that you’ll fix it soon. i’d be happy to help you identify and fix the issue if you need help. i’m @isaiah on mastodon. thanks again for a great app.

by is*****, 2026-05-27

I love Unwatched and have used it for well over a year at this point, but tonight when I went to use it, every single video brought up a YT screen saying I have to sign in to play the video. If I wanted to sign in, I wouldn’t be using Unwatched. Happy to email support if that will help.