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YouTube

Google

4.7(49.4M)Photo & VideoFreeSince 2012

YouTube App Store stats

RatingApp Store

4.7

Average out of 5, US

RatingsApp Store

49.4M

Lifetime count, US storefront

PriceApp Store

Free

Upfront price, US

Last updatedApp Store

Oct 2026

Current version released

YouTube chart history & listing changes

Tracked daily by Appstro · 11 Sept – 15 Oct.

YouTube on the US Top Free chart

Best
#16
Latest
#45
Days on chart
35/35

YouTube held a position on the US Top Free chart on 35 of the last 35 days, peaking at #16 on 13 Sept. It sits at #45 as of 15 Oct, down 21 places across the period.Dashed lines mark new versions: what happened around a release, not what it caused.

Daily positions
Daily US Top Free chart position for YouTube
DatePosition
15 Oct#45
14 Oct#48
13 Oct#50
12 Oct#46
11 Oct#42
10 Oct#43
9 Oct#46
8 Oct#46
7 Oct#43
6 Oct#43
5 Oct#37
4 Oct#29
3 Oct#29
2 Oct#43
1 Oct#39
30 Sept#43
29 Sept#42
28 Sept#39
27 Sept#40
26 Sept#45
25 Sept#53
24 Sept#51
23 Sept#47
22 Sept#44
21 Sept#40
20 Sept#42
19 Sept#44
18 Sept#52
17 Sept#56
16 Sept#43
15 Sept#30
14 Sept#26
13 Sept#16
12 Sept#22
11 Sept#24

YouTube on the US Top Grossing chart

Best
#2
Latest
#3
Days on chart
35/35

YouTube held a position on the US Top Grossing chart on 35 of the last 35 days, peaking at #2 on 14 Sept. It sits at #3 as of 15 Oct.Dashed lines mark new versions: what happened around a release, not what it caused.

Daily positions
Daily US Top Grossing chart position for YouTube
DatePosition
15 Oct#3
14 Oct#3
13 Oct#3
12 Oct#2
11 Oct#3
10 Oct#3
9 Oct#3
8 Oct#3
7 Oct#3
6 Oct#3
5 Oct#2
4 Oct#3
3 Oct#3
2 Oct#3
1 Oct#2
30 Sept#2
29 Sept#3
28 Sept#2
27 Sept#3
26 Sept#3
25 Sept#3
24 Sept#3
23 Sept#3
22 Sept#3
21 Sept#2
20 Sept#3
19 Sept#3
18 Sept#3
17 Sept#3
16 Sept#3
15 Sept#2
14 Sept#2
13 Sept#3
12 Sept#3
11 Sept#3

What YouTube changed recently

Every App Store listing change Appstro has recorded for YouTube, newest first.

  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.41.5
  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.40.5
  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.39.4
  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.38.3
  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.38.2
  • App icon changed
  • Updated to version 21.37.5

YouTube screenshots

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About YouTube

YouTube is a photo & video app developed by Google. It holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 49.4M App Store ratings and was first released in 2012. Use Appstro to track its rankings across 175+ countries, analyze its keywords, and read its reviews.

Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashi…

Information

Developer
Google
Price
Free
First released
Sep 2012
Last updated
Oct 2026
App Store ID
544007664

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YouTube sits at #3 in the latest daily snapshot of the US top grossing iOS apps — the rest of that chart is who it is earning against.

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How to get started with YouTube

  1. 01

    Download YouTube

    Get YouTube free from the App Store.

  2. 02

    Set it up

    Open the app and follow the onboarding — YouTube is a photo & video app, so expect the core features within the first screen or two.

  3. 03

    Research it like a pro

    Use Appstro's free analytics to see YouTube's rankings across 175+ countries, the keywords it ranks for, and what its reviews say before or after installing.

YouTube — frequently asked questions

Is YouTube free?

Yes, YouTube is free to download on the App Store. It may offer in-app purchases or subscriptions.

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What is YouTube's App Store rating?

YouTube has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 49.4M user ratings on the US App Store.

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Who developed YouTube?

YouTube is developed and published by Google.

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When was YouTube released?

YouTube was first released on the App Store in 2012.

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What category is YouTube in?

YouTube is listed in the Photo & Video category of the App Store.

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