NewPipe APK for Android

Free streaming app

NewPipe is a free lightweight alternative streaming client for YouTube. Created by an indie developer named Christian Schabesberger, it aims to be a substitute for mobile users as many experience YouTube issues on their smartphones and tablets. This app is a free and open-source utility tool that does not use either Google framework libraries or the YouTube API. What it only does is to construe the website to gain the information it needs.

What is NewPipe Legacy?

You shouldn't be confused with NewPipe and NewPipe Legacy as it's precisely the same and offers the exact functions, as well as features. The only difference between them is device support. Ever since the launch of the v0.15.0 of the app, it dropped support for Android 4.1 to 4.3—thus, NewPipe Legacy caters the older devices. 

As mentioned, it doesn't utilize any Google framework libraries. This allows you to use the app on various Android device versions even without Google Services installed. More than that, its other features enable you to listen to videos while they play in the background. You also have the option to download either the video or audio.

There are also settings available for you to be configured. Its default resolution is 360p but there are still more video quality options that you can set. It is also possible to link up an external video or audio player in order to play your videos. In regards to your downloaded video and audio files, you can freely choose the directory where you want to save all of it. Bear in mind that this tool is only compatible with Android devices and you cannot sign into an account—which means your viewing history is not saved. This means it displays little to no advertising, though.

Lightweight and efficient alternative

If you are one of those mobile users who are already fed up with constant issues and glitches from your YouTube app, NewPipe will be a great substitute for you. It can offer you the same content in a more efficient, smooth, and lightweight interface. Although it contains some limitations, it is not enough to hinder the app's progress to be an impressive YouTube alternative.