Using an exclusive IPA is a legally. It violates YouTube’s Terms of Service. Google does not actively ban users for this (they ignore legacy traffic), but theoretically, your account could receive a temporary lockout if the app sends malformed requests.
Running the YouTube app on iOS 9.3.5 (common on devices like the iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad mini 1) is difficult because the official app now requires . While some "exclusive" IPA files or methods are advertised, they typically fall into three categories: downloading older compatible versions, using jailbreak tweaks to trick the app, or alternative web-based profiles.
Download a legacy YouTube version (like v2.2.0) from the TubeRepair Website .
Once installed, an exclusive IPA usually bypasses the login screen or forces a web-based login (OAuth) rather than the native broken one. You will notice missing features (no Shorts, no Community posts) but the core video playback should function.