YouTube Nonstop for iPhone (2025 Guide)
How to keep YouTube playing on iPhone without interruptions. Shortcuts, Sideloading, and Safari fixes.
iPhone users face the most restrictions when trying to play YouTube in the background or nonstop. Apple’s ecosystem limits traditional extensions. This guide provides the specific, working workarounds for 2025.
⚡ Quick Fixes for iPhone
If you are facing the “Video paused” prompt or cannot play video with the screen off, try these solutions immediately.
Option 1: Tubey 4K (The Best Shortcut)
This is currently the most reliable method for iOS users. It uses a specialized shortcut to play the video in a separate player that supports background playback and PiP (Picture-in-Picture).
- Install Scriptable: Download the free Scriptable app from the App Store.
- Get the Shortcut: Add the Tubey 4K shortcut to your device.
- How to Use:
Pros: No ads, high resolution, works with screen off.
Cons: Requires sharing every video manually.
Option 2: Sideloading (The Power User Way)
If you want an app that looks exactly like YouTube but has “Premium” features enabled for free, you need to Sideload a modified app like YTLitePlus.
- What it is: Installing an app manually using a computer, bypassing the App Store.
- How to do it: Read our full How to Sideload Guide.
Option 3: Safari Userscripts
If you prefer watching in the browser:
- Install Userscripts extension from the App Store.
- Enable it in Safari Settings > Extensions.
- Install the YouTube Background Playback script.
The “Coming Soon” Permanent Fix
The methods above are fragile. Shortcuts break with iOS updates, and Sideloaded apps expire every 7 days.
YT Nonstop is building a native iOS solution that handles all of this automatically.
- No Computer Required.
- No Weekly Refresh.
- Cloud-Based Updates.
Join the YT Nonstop Waitlist to get early access to the iPhone Beta.