If you haven't "purchased" it before, you can log in to your Apple ID on a newer iOS device, download the app there first, and then return to your old device to see it in your purchased history. 2. Browser-Based Alternatives (No Download Required)
During the iOS 7–9 era, several third-party YouTube clients offered better performance than the official app. Some can still be used. Download Youtube Ios 9.3 5
ProTube was a legendary YouTube client with background playback and audio extraction. If you bought it before 2017, go to in the App Store and re-download it. It no longer works perfectly (some videos fail to load), but it remains a nostalgic option. If you haven't "purchased" it before, you can
Tubio is a browser and media converter that can play YouTube videos. It is still available for legacy devices: Some can still be used
✅ Yes , via the "last compatible version" system.