An official YouTube app is available on Apple Vision Pro, allowing you to watch videos on a “cinema-sized” screen with immersive visionOS Environments.
The new, standalone visionOS app includes every video on YouTube, including standard videos, 180° videos, 360° videos and YouTube Shorts. Apple Vision Pro users can access their YouTube subscriptions, playlists, watch history and more.
It was already possible to watch YouTube videos through the Safari browser on the Apple Vision Pro, but there was no official YouTube app on the device until now.
See also: Apple confirms that AI Siri will be released in 2026
A third YouTube app called “Juno” was available on visionOS in 2024, but was quickly removed from the App Store because it was deemed to violate YouTube's Terms of Service.
The official YouTube app is available on the visionOS App Store. The app is compatible with Apple Vision Pro models with the M2 chip and the M5 chip.
Apple Vision Pro: YouTube improves user experience
The release of this application offers Apple Vision Pro users a more complete viewing experience, as they can enjoy content from YouTube in a way that takes full advantage of the capabilities of visionOS.
See also: iOS 27 will add these new features to your iPhone
The new app allows users to explore YouTube in a whole new way, offering an immersive experience that was not possible with just using Safari. In addition, the app supports all video formats available on YouTube, giving users the ability to choose how they want to watch content. The addition of the official YouTube app to the visionOS App Store is expected to enhance the appeal of the Apple Vision Pro, making it an even more interesting choice for technology and video content enthusiasts.
With support for 180° and 360° videos, users can enjoy a truly immersive experience, ideal for watching concerts, sporting events and other live events.
See also: Lack of iPhone 16e and iPad Air in Apple Stores ahead of new models
The ability to access YouTube subscriptions and playlists means users can easily continue watching their favorite channels and content without interruption. The launch of the YouTube app on Apple Vision Pro is a significant step towards integrating popular content platforms into augmented reality devices.
The collaboration between Apple and YouTube highlights the importance of providing quality content on platforms that support new technologies, such as visionOS.
