I’m still on an iPhone 6 with iOS 12, and most newer YouTube downloaders require iOS 13+. After testing a few, here’s what actually worked:
✅ – Some older “Download YouTube” shortcuts still run on iOS 12. You have to allow untrusted shortcuts in Settings, and not all work anymore.
❌ Dedicated apps on the App Store claiming “YouTube downloader” almost never work – they get pulled quickly or just bookmark online converters.
⚠️ Big catch: Downloads save inside the app you use, not to your Camera Roll (iOS 12 restrictions). To move a video to Photos, you may need a file converter app or email it to yourself.
Here’s a for someone searching "YouTube download iOS 12" : Works on iOS 12 – but with limits
✅ (free) – You can use its built-in browser, go to a YouTube-to-MP4 site (like y2mate or savefrom.net), and download the video to the app. Doesn’t require a newer iOS.
