CarTube makes it possible to watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay with a full browsing experience directly from your car screen. The CarTube app is designed specifically for CarPlay and allows you to search, browse, and watch YouTube videos while using your vehicle's infotainment display.

Unlike many solutions that require complicated system modifications, CarTube for YouTube works through a simple CarTube IPA sideload installation.

CarTube delivers a smooth YouTube experience on the CarPlay screen including browsing, playlists, and video playback.

YouTube on CarPlay, No Jailbreak Required!  

CarTube iOS Compatibility

Before installing CarTube iOS, it is important to understand the supported iOS versions.

CarTube iOS currently supports:

• iOS 8 – iOS 15.7.7

Devices running these versions can install CarTube IPA using TrollStore or sideloading methods.

YouTube on CarPlay with CarTube

With CarTube iOS, you can transform your Apple CarPlay screen into a YouTube streaming interface.

The Car Tube app allows you to:

• Watch YouTube on CarPlay without Jailbreak
• Works on any iOS device supporting TrollStore
• 100% FREE
• Full YouTube experience on the CarPlay screen
• Blocks annoying YouTube ads

The CarTube app integrates smoothly with your iPhone and Apple CarPlay system, making it one of the most popular tools for YouTube on CarPlay.

Alternative Solution for Newer iOS Versions

If your device is running a newer system such as Cartube iOS 26, the traditional CarTube IPA installation will not work because CarTube iOS is only compatible up to iOS 15.7.7.

However, there is still a working solution for users who want to watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay with newer iOS versions.

The TDS App allows extended functionality for Apple CarPlay and works with newer iOS versions including iOS 16, iOS 17, iOS 18, and iOS 26. With this solution, users can enable additional CarPlay apps and continue enjoying a YouTube experience on their vehicle screen.

What Makes CarTube iOS Outstanding? [Features]

The YouTube experience CarTube offers on the CarPlay screen makes CarTube great with Apple CarPlay.

These are the fully fledged features of CarTube no jailbreak tweak.

• A full-feature app for YouTube on CarPlay - browse, search, watch videos and more in the car!
• Works on any device supporting TrollStore, no jailbreak required
• Block ads
• Skip sponsored segments with SponsorBlock
• Bypass age restriction
• Swipe back and forward anywhere to go back and forward
• System integrations:
• "Play on CarPlay" share extension
• Instant paste of any copied YouTube URLs
• If you were watching something on the YouTube app and then get in the car, it'll pop up on CarTube

Requirements to Install CarTube

To install CarTube for YouTube, your device must meet the following requirements:

• iPhone running iOS 8 – iOS 15.7.7
• Apple CarPlay compatible vehicle
• Latest CarTube IPA
• TrollStore or IPA sideload installation method

How to Install & Activate CarTube iOS

Step 1: Click on the "Download CarTube iOS"

Soon after you click on the "Activate and install button, the app will be installed on your iOS.

Step 2: Go to your iPhone settings

Once you land there:

• Go to "Profile downloaded"
• Click on the "CarTube Installer" file
• Then the CarTube YouTube app will be installed on your iPhone

or

• Go to General
• VPN and device management
• Click on the relevant CarTube file
• And click "Install" in the upper right corner
• Check whether the app is successfully installed

Step 3: Activate CarTube

Once you have installed the app successfully, you have to activate it. To do that:

• Open the installed app
• Tap on "CarTube iOS Install via Trollstore"
• Enter your email address.
• Tap “Get a License Now.”
• You’ll be redirected to the secure checkout page.
• Complete your purchase.
• Once done, the button will change to “Activated.”

Now that you are all set and have successfully installed and activated the CarTube app.

• Much smoother experience
• Swipe left or right anywhere on the screen to go Back or Forward
• Native m.youtube.com player, so ALL videos should work plus comments and playlists, and should be all around smoother
• New "Play on CarPlay" share extension, works with YouTube app
• Zoom in settings works better and scales content correctly
• Added age restriction bypass
• Added ad blocker (beta)
• Fixed awful scrolling
• Fixed Google sign in page zoom
• Fixed the buggy keyboard bar
• Small fixes to the persistence helper, Siri no longer breaks it

CarTube 1.3 is the latest release of CarTube, and you can download the latest CarTube.ipa using the button above from the CarTube GitHub repository. Then you can sideload this ipa using the TrollStore.

Visit GitHub for more details

YouTube CarTube App's Common Errors and Fixtures

What If CarTube Crashes on My iPhone?

Error: In this regard, you can do the following and solve your issue. To do that:

Fixture:

• Remove the CarTube App
• Check the iPhone's storage
• Clear unnecessary files
• Restart your iPhone
• Repeat the CarTube installation and activation according to the guide

Mostly, errors like this occur due to insufficient phone storage and minor software glitches. You can accurately solve such errors as explained above.

FAQs about Cartube

Does Cartube App support iOS 18.5?

Unfortunately, Cartube does not support iOS 18 or iOS 18.5, but there are some alternative ways to watch YouTube on iOS 18.5

Can I watch YouTube on Android Auto using CarTube?

With CarTube iOS, you cannot watch YouTube on Android Auto. But with CarTube Android, you can do that. Read the CarTube Android Auto installation full guide for more information.

How do I jailbreak my iPhone to install CarTube app?

Surprisingly, you don't have to jailbreak your iPhone to use CarTube. CarTube is a no-jailbreak tweak, meaning it will work without requiring a jailbreak. Simply download the IPA file and install it using TrollStore.

How to download the CarTube.ipa?

Whenever you install CarTube, we recommend downloading the latest version of the IPA file from the official CarTube GitHub page. The link to download the latest CarTube.ipa from Github is on this page.

Can I watch YouTube on iOS 18.5 CarPlay?

There are some methods which can enable watching YouTube videos on iOS 18.5 CarPlay. Therefore, we have added the list of solutions to watch YouTube on iOS 18.5 CarPlay

Can I watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay without jailbreak?

Yes. CarTube is the unofficial YouTube app for Apple CarPlay. You can get the full YouTube experience on CarPlay without annoying ads and sync with YouTube on your iPhone. And you can use CarTube without jailbreaking your iPhone.

Can I stream Netflix CarPlay using CarTube iOS?

No, you cannot stream Netflix CarPlay using CarTube. The CarTube CarPlay app only supports playing YouTube videos on CarPlay. CarTube Netflix is not supported yet for CarPlay. Therefore, you have to try another method to watch Netflix on CarPlay.

What's the best way to watch YouTube on CarPlay?

CarTube is the solution. Car tube download is easy. No jailbreak, FREE, No extra hardware, Full YouTube experience on CarPlay.

In addition, there are many ways to play YouTube for CarPlay, like jailbreak tweaks (CarBridge, NGXPlay, CarPlayEnable) and CarPlay adapters. But with the features CarTube has to offer, CarTube remains the best option to watch YouTube videos on the CarPlay screen.

How to enable the music YouTube app on CarPlay with iPhone 16e?

With an iPhone 16e, you can play music for free on CarPlay. To find any YouTube video easily, connect Carlinkit TBox, MMB AI Box, Carlinkit AI Box, or Ottocast AI Box. These CarPlay adapters enable any app on CarPlay to enhance your in-car experience with your favourite app collection.

Credits

• AdGuard Block YouTube Ads in Safari - GPLv3
• Simple YouTube Age Restriction Bypass - MIT
• Simple Sponsor Skipper - GNU AGPLv3
• AutoHook
• Open in Yattee - GNU AGPLv3
• NoSleep.js - MIT
• Dynamic - Apache License 2.0
• Various from sourcelocation - GPLv3