Tips to Block Youtube Ads on iPhone and Android Phones

Just want to listen to the sound of the rain or a song without lyrics for easy sleep but every few minutes treat joint pain, profitable investment, 'my family 3 generations.' is boring. Yes, that tiring thing is called Youtube advertising.

Let's take a look at Tipsmake through a few ways for you to block Youtube ads on your phone to make the process more comfortable!

1. Types of YouTube Ads

Here are the types of ads you may encounter on YouTube:

Ad format	Detail
Display advertising	Show next to video (PC and laptop only)
Advertising overlays	Appears on the bottom 20% of the video window (PC and laptop only). Can be removed by pressing the 'x' sign.
Skippable video ads	Most popular ad format. User can skip ads after watching 5 seconds. It can be inserted before, during or after the video.
Non-skippable video ads and long, non-skippable video ads	Ads over 15 seconds are non-skippable. It can be inserted before, during or after the video.
Mid-video ads	Appear on videos longer than 10 minutes: ads are spaced within the video, just like TV ads. The user must see the ad before continuing to watch the video.
Buffer advertising	Light, non-skippable video ads up to 6 seconds long. Users must watch the entire ad before they can watch the video.
Content Embed Ads	Ads are contained within the YouTube video itself, which is completely unblockable but can be skipped manually

2. How to block ads on Youtube

1. YouTube Premium (all operating systems)

Subscribing to YouTube Premium is a 100% effective method and can remove ads everywhere.

Advantage	Defect
No ads on YouTube on any device (NOTE: except for embedded ads)	Paid (payment method is monthly subscription only)
	Link to your YouTube account (you need to sign in, etc.)
	Block ads only on YouTube

Of course, calling this a way to block ads is not correct because it is true that there are no real ads, but it costs money. If your problem is only convenience and comfort in use and not cost, then upgrading to Premium is the best solution in every way.

In addition to avoiding annoying ads, you also have the following privileges when using the Pre package from Youtube owners.

1. Download videos and watch them offline on the go without data.
2. Play background videos when you multitask other functions on your phone.
3. Enjoy extra features and exclusive Youtube videos.
4. Watch all of the series and movies from some of YouTube's most successful creators for free on YouTube Originals as soon as they're released.

2. VPN is convenient and suitable for both Android and iOS if you need to block ads

If you need to choose a way to block ads with some software, you should try a VPN first.

While the primary purpose of a VPN wasn't originally to block Youtube ads, it's capable of that. You can optionally add some settings in your VPN to use according to your preferences.

In addition, it also helps to protect your data and browsing history more safely against ads with spam links or malicious spirits. you can try a few ways in your VPN that if it doesn't work then moving or falsifying your geolocation is also a good way. You can both avoid some ads and view more geo-restricted content.

However, there are some VPN software that are not free. So consider it with the Youtube Premium upgrade.

3. How to block specific Youtube ads for iOS

Of course, Youtube ads are not for you to easily block for free. And the ways to block ads in the Youtube App itself seem to be unavailable and if there are, it is just a waste. you want to block can choose to watch videos in Safari and do a few ways.

Add a period after ' .com' on the URL of Youtube videos on a Web browser and this works for both Android and desktop browsing.

In addition, you can choose a few applications to help block ads, but remember that it can only block in your web browser, not Youtube App. and here VPN as mentioned above is the most effective way.

See also: Instructions on how to make Youtube automatically play back your favorite music

4. How to block Youtube ads on Android phones

Using AdGuard is also a better way that you can only use on Android although it is a bit laborious. Sometimes, if you just want to watch a video, it's a bit cumbersome to do so. But in case you turn on music to practice Yoga or need a light music to go to sleep, it's too good. At least it's a pretty efficient way.

1. Open the YouTube app and start the video you want to watch.
2. Click the Share button and select AdGuard for Android from the list of apps. A new window with the video will open where you can watch the video without being interrupted by ads.

That way you can watch the ad-free video, but it's pretty clunky. However, it is much better on iOS already. Android also has some 3rd party software that allows you to watch Youtube on some emulators or Youtube links without ads.

Why in the article does not mention you the software or applications that help block ads completely free like many ads on youtube. Sometimes it's the ad blocking software on Youtube that is garbage, it not only can't block ads on Youtube, but sometimes it also brings ads all over your phone.