Browse YouTube.
Stay invisible.
Subscribe to channels, favorite videos, add custom notes with linked timestamps and easily share them with others. All without a Google account.
Cloaki routes your searches and channel requests through its own proxy so Google never sees what you're looking for. Your history stays on your device, encrypted, and is never backed up to iCloud unless you specifically direct otherwise.
Download on the App StoreFree to try · iPhone and iPad · iOS 17+
How it works
Privacy at every layer
Search without a trace
Every query goes through Cloaki's proxy, not directly to Google. Your IP address and device are never exposed to the YouTube API.
On-device history
Watch & search history, favorites, subscriptions, and playlists live in an encrypted store on your device. Optional iCloud backup available.
Videos stay in Cloaki
Tap any related video suggestion in the player and it opens directly in Cloaki. Nothing gets handed off to a separate website or app.
Proxied thumbnails
Even thumbnail images are served through the Cloaki server, so Google's CDN never sees your requests.
Tracker blocking
Cloaki blocks certain third-party trackers and analytics requests, to minimize advertisers ability to profile your viewing sessions.
No account required
Browse, search, and subscribe without a Google account. Cloaki keeps your own private subscription list on your device.
Details that matter
Share videos with a private link
Sharing from the player generates a cloaki.app/watch link. Anyone who taps it is taken straight into Cloaki — or shown the video details with an option to download the app.
Preview before you watch
Press and hold any video thumbnail to cycle through preview frames. Release to stay where you are, or tap to open. All previews are fetched through the Cloaki proxy.
Open any YouTube link in Cloaki
Hold a YouTube link in Safari, Messages, or any other app and choose Cloaki from the share sheet. The video opens instantly in the player — no copy-paste required.
Your choice of layout
Switch between a full-width card view and a compact list view across every tab — search, favorites, channels, playlists, watch history, continue watching, and home.
Built for everyone
Cloaki works fully with VoiceOver — controls are clearly labelled and videos are playable without sight. Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion? Cloaki supports them too.
Bring your own key
Power users can provide their own YouTube API key to bypass the shared quota entirely and verify exactly what data is sent. See how to get a key.