# Yo Player: Skip Ads on Videos

> Play in PiP, Block Sponsor Ads

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id881889909](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id881889909)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id881889909`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Konstantinos Papadakis
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (921 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2014-07-11
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yo-player-skip-ads-on-videos/id881889909)
- **Website:** [https://apps.e-papadakis.gr](https://apps.e-papadakis.gr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://apps.e-papadakis.gr/privacy\_policy/yo\_player/privacy\_policy\_en.html](https://apps.e-papadakis.gr/privacy_policy/yo_player/privacy_policy_en.html)

## Description

Yo Player is an all-in-one ad-blocking browser extension designed for watching online videos without interruptions. It blocks sponsor ads on video sites and supports Picture-in-Picture, background playback, and screen-locked use, so you can keep watching while you browse other apps.

In addition to ad-free viewing, Yo Player offers offline downloads, a built-in file manager, and a PDF viewer for convenient media management. It supports MP3/MP4 downloads, AirPlay, and compatibility with popular video sites, making it a versatile tool for media consumption.

## Rankings

- #57,694 — Overall
- #1 — skip ads
- #1 — skipads
- #11 — video ads
- #65 — ad

## Review summary

Overall, Yo Player is praised as a straightforward download manager for iOS that makes downloading and organizing files easy, with ZIP downloads and on-device playback. The positives include a clean, easy-to-use interface and PC-like capabilities on iPad. However, many reviews center on intrusive ads—full-screen, hard to close, and sometimes they disrupt downloads. Reliability concerns also appear, such as downloads not starting, missing download buttons, and occasional crashes. A paid ad-removal option exists, but performance remains inconsistent across devices and OS versions.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use download manager for iOS with straightforward file management
- Supports zip downloads and quick handling of files
- PC-like experience on iPad with media playback/streaming capabilities
- Clean, simple interface that delivers what it promises

### Cons

- Intrusive, full-screen ads that disrupt usage and can hijack the device
- Ads sometimes cannot be closed and may interrupt downloads
- Download reliability is inconsistent (missing download button or downloads not starting)
- Occasional crashes and stability issues on some devices/OS versions
- Ad-removal requires paying, reflecting an ad-driven monetization model

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id881889909)