An IPA file is the standard archive format used to distribute apps on Apple's iOS platform. Standard IPAs downloaded straight from the App Store carry digital rights management (DRM) and communicate directly with Google's servers. When Google changes its API or drops support for older server endpoints, unpatched legacy apps crash or display a connection error.
For YouTube Tweaked apps (Given they updated the min version)
: Preferred by power users for its lighter footprint and extensive customization settings. It is frequently updated to keep up with YouTube's backend changes.