VidMate for iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Short answer: VidMate is not available for iPhone or iPad. Here is what you can use instead.

Updated September 15, 2026

VidMate is Android-only. Any website offering a “VidMate IPA”, asking you to install a profile, or asking you to complete “human verification” before downloading is not genuine.

Why there is no VidMate for iPhone

Apple only allows apps from the App Store, and the App Store doesn’t accept apps that download videos from YouTube and similar sites. VidMate is distributed as an Android APK, which iPhones can’t install.

Ways to save videos on iPhone

1. File manager apps with a built-in browser

Apps such as Documents by Readdle include a web browser and a download manager. You can open an online downloader site inside them and save the file to the app, then move it to Photos.

2. Official offline features

YouTube Premium, Netflix, Spotify and many other services let you download content for offline viewing inside their own apps.

3. Screen recording

iOS has a built-in screen recorder in Control Center — useful for short clips you are allowed to keep.

Have an Android phone or a PC?

Get VidMate for Android, or run it on a computer with our VidMate for PC guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install VidMate on iPhone without jailbreak?

No. There is no genuine iOS version of VidMate, with or without jailbreak.

Is there a VidMate alternative on the App Store?

File manager apps with a built-in browser, such as Documents by Readdle, are the closest option.