After more than two years of waiting, Apple Vision Pro users finally have access to a native YouTube app built specifically for visionOS.
Quick Summary – TLDR:
- YouTube has launched its official visionOS app for Apple Vision Pro, supporting immersive video formats.
- The app includes full access to subscriptions, watch history, playlists, and Shorts.
- Vision Pro users can now watch 8K content, 3D, 360, and VR180 videos in spatial environments.
- Third-party apps like Juno were previously shut down due to YouTube’s terms of service.
What Happened?
YouTube has officially launched a dedicated app for Apple’s Vision Pro, ending a long-standing absence on the mixed reality headset. The app is now available through the visionOS App Store and supports both the M2 and M5 chip models. It unlocks access to the entire YouTube video library in immersive spatial formats.
YouTube On Vision Pro…It Actually Happened 🤯
— Mr. Getting Things Dun (@jdunrrp) February 12, 2026
FINALLY🗣️👏🏾 Thank You @YouTube ! Thank You @Google! Thank You @Apple !
I think I can speak for every Vision Pro owner and say WE ALL FEEL SEEN😎 pic.twitter.com/DoG7PXR3pb
The Wait is Over: YouTube Embraces Apple Vision Pro
When Apple Vision Pro launched in early 2024, one glaring omission from its app lineup was YouTube. Google initially told users to watch via Safari, and although it said a native app was “on the roadmap,” no official release came until now.
During that gap, third-party apps like Juno, built by Christian Selig (creator of the Apollo Reddit client), stepped in to offer YouTube access. But these were removed from the App Store after YouTube flagged them for violating its terms. Vision Pro users were left without a native YouTube option until today.
The new YouTube app for visionOS is now officially live, offering a spatial experience tailored to Apple’s immersive environments.
What the New App Offers?
The official YouTube app on Apple Vision Pro allows users to:
- Watch every video format available on YouTube, including standard, 3D, 360-degree, VR180 videos, and Shorts.
- Stream videos in 8K on Vision Pro devices equipped with the M5 chip.
- Browse with a signed-in experience for access to subscriptions, playlists, and watch history.
- Enjoy videos in theater-like spatial settings built into visionOS.
Google highlighted the immersive power of the platform, stating:
A Shift in Strategy
Originally, YouTube had no immediate plans to support Vision Pro. But shortly after the headset’s launch, the company reversed course and confirmed an app was in development.
This shift underscores a broader move by Google to ensure its services are present across all major consumer tech platforms, including spatial computing. With Apple’s push into mixed reality and increasing support for immersive content, YouTube’s presence on Vision Pro was inevitable.
SQ Magazine’s Takeaway
I’ve been waiting for this update since the day Vision Pro launched. Watching YouTube on Safari just never felt right in a premium headset like this. Now, with a native app and support for 8K, 360, and VR180 content, the experience finally lives up to the hype. It’s wild that it took over two years, but this move finally brings YouTube into the future of immersive video. If you’re using a Vision Pro, go grab this app. It’s a must.
