iTube FAQ: Your Questions Answered

iTube is a free Android app that lets you save YouTube videos and music to your phone, play audio in the background with the screen off, and watch videos without pre-roll ads. You install it from an APK file, so it works on most Android phones and tablets.

Yes. iTube is absolutely free to download and use. There are no subscriptions and no payment is required to save videos or play in the background.

No. Because iTube includes video and audio downloading, it is distributed as an APK from its own website rather than the Play Store. You download the APK from the official iTubeDownloader.com download page and install it manually.

Open the download page, tap Download iTube APK, then open the file and allow installs from your browser or file manager when Android asks. The full steps are in our installation guide.

Yes. Background playing is a core feature. Audio keeps playing when you switch apps or lock the screen, and you can control it from the lock screen and notification shade.

iTube can save the audio of a video as MP3 or M4A so you can listen offline. See our YouTube to MP3 guide for steps.

iTube lets you watch without the ads that normally play before a video starts, which also saves mobile data and battery.

Yes. Once a video or song is downloaded it plays without an internet connection, so it is ideal for flights, commutes and areas with poor signal.

Only install APK files from a source you trust. The file on this site is the one we host; read our iTube safety checklist to verify any APK before installing. iTube states that it collects no private data and shows no push or notification ads.

iTube runs on most modern Android phones and tablets. If the install fails on a very old device, update Android or free up storage and try again.

This site is about iTube for Android. There is no official iPhone version. On a PC you can run the APK with an Android emulator.

Saving videos can conflict with a platform's terms of service and copyright law. Use iTube only for content you own, content in the public domain or Creative Commons, or content you have permission to save. See our terms and disclaimer.