A highly customizable tweak that allows users to clean up the YouTube user interface. It removes Shorts, hides unwanted tabs, and enables background audio. Key Features of iOS YouTube Modded IPAs

Do you have access to a for the initial setup?

Since Apple’s App Store does not allow modified apps, you must "sideload" the .ipa file—think of an IPA as a zip file that contains the app’s data. This process installs an app onto your iPhone without going through the official App Store. However, iOS security is strict, so this requires a few specific tools.

Focuses on clean performance without bloat.

This is the closest spiritual successor to YouTube Vanced for iOS. It combines the official YouTube app with multiple developer tweaks. Removes all video and homepage ads.

On iOS, an IPA file (iOS App Store Package) is the standard format for installing applications. A "Vanced IPA" is a modified or "modded" version of the official YouTube app, repacked to bypass YouTube's premium restrictions without a subscription. Unlike the Android version, which often required a manager app, iOS users typically rely on installing these modified IPAs, sometimes through third-party sideloading tools.

YTLitePlus is currently considered the best sideload solution for iOS users who want a modified YouTube app experience. It's a modified version of the official YouTube app that enables Premium features and requires sideloading via AltStore. This is ideal for power users who want a native app experience and are willing to manage the weekly refresh cycle.