# Apus: Video Player — Plays MKV, 4K HDR & Subtitles > Versatile media player supporting all formats, with advanced playback and library management. (iPhone/iPad app by Hong Wang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apus-video-player/id1050532564 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hong Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050532563) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 91 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 7 more - Released: 2015-10-29 - Data updated: 2026-10-13 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apus-video-player/id1050532564/reviews.md ## What is Apus? Open it. It plays. Whatever the format. MKV, AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, WebM. HEVC, AV1, H.266. 4K and HDR. All of it plays directly — no converting, no plug-ins. Keep videos, music and pictures in one library, and send them over Wi-Fi in seconds. PLAYBACK, FULLY EQUIPPED • External and embedded subtitles (SRT, ASS, PGS and more), matching subtitle files load automatically, adjustable size • Switch audio tracks any time: dubs, original audio, commentary • HDR video keeps its highlight detail on supported displays • Motion+ frame interpolation for smoother motion (on supported devices) • Gestures: double-tap to skip, swipe across to scrub, swipe up or down for brightness and volume, pinch to fill the screen • Picture in Picture, background playback, and a control lock against stray taps A GREAT MUSIC PLAYER, TOO • Plays FLAC, APE, ALAC, DTS and more • Album cover wall, mini player, shuffle and repeat • A Home Screen widget that shows off your album wall A LIBRARY THAT LOOKS GOOD AND STAYS TIDY • Icon, Waterfall and List views — pinch to resize • Every video gets a cover frame; half-watched ones show where you stopped • Nest folders as deep as you like, give them custom covers, sort them your way • Continue Watching remembers your place in every video • Play videos from your photo library without importing GET YOUR FILES IN, ANY WAY YOU LIKE • Wi-Fi Transfer: any computer on the same network can upload and download in a web browser — whole folders too • Drag files straight in from Finder on your Mac • Play videos from USB drives, external disks, SMB shares and iCloud Drive without copying them • Open with Apus from the Files app or the share sheet CONTACT SHEETS Turn a whole film into one contact sheet, with codec, resolution and bit rate details. Share it or save it to Photos. MAKE IT YOURS Dark Mode, accent colors, progress bar styles and app icons. Made for iPhone and iPad. PRIVACY No data collected. No ads. No account. Your media and playback history stay on your device. Apus Pro — yearly, monthly or a one-time lifetime purchase — unlocks unlimited Motion+, Brightness+ and contact sheets, plus more accent colors and supporter icons. Without Pro, you can try Motion+, Brightness+ and contact sheets a few times. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or ideas? apus.app.support@gmail.com ## Key features - Plays all video and audio formats - Supports MKV, 4K HDR, HEVC, AV1 - External and embedded subtitle support - Gesture controls for playback - Picture-in-Picture and background playback - Wi-Fi file transfer - Organized media library ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Apus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year | | Apus Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Apus Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time | ## Is Apus safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Apus. ## Is Apus legit? Apus: Video Player appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Apus is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apus-video-player/id1050532564/reviews.md ### 4/5 — 建议 *2020-03-24* 期待增加m3u订阅播放，这个ios现在还很少 ### 5/5 — Great App 😃 *2019-06-25* On FF&REW Interval(seek) please add 1Sec. Option ### 1/5 — Old version better *2018-11-11* Wanted an app the opened url and played the webpage (audio or video). I have plenty of ways to speed up video files. The old app was great. Could play any embedded audio or video at my preferred speed simply by copying the url ### 5/5 — Great *2016-05-25* best app ever!! ### 5/5 — Great player! *2016-04-03* Plays files even VLC wouldn't play properly. Great job! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2016-03-26* you have a great way to get respect from Customers.... the best video player in store ### 5/5 — Buenísima *2016-03-21* Hace todo muy bien, tiene ac3 y gestos inteligentes. Muy bien ### 5/5 — Thank you *2016-03-07* Best free media player and runs ac-3 ### 5/5 — Nice *2016-02-14* It's a great apps شُكراً developers ### 4/5 — Great but not support caption *2016-01-29* I think this app is best free video player. But it doesn't support caption file. When it support caption file, be best app. ## Frequently asked questions about Apus ### What video formats does Apus support? Apus supports a vast array of video formats including MKV, AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, and WebM, as well as advanced codecs like HEVC, AV1, and H.266. It handles 4K and HDR content directly. ### Does Apus have ads? No, Apus is ad-free. The app emphasizes privacy with no data collection, no ads, and no account requirement, ensuring your media and playback history remain on your device. ### How can I transfer files to Apus? You can transfer files using Wi-Fi Transfer from any computer on the same network, drag and drop from your Mac, or play directly from USB drives, external disks, SMB shares, and iCloud Drive without copying. ### What are the benefits of Apus Pro? Apus Pro unlocks unlimited Motion+ frame interpolation, Brightness+, and contact sheets, along with more accent colors and supporter icons. It's available through yearly, monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. ### Does Apus support subtitles? Yes, Apus supports external and embedded subtitles in formats like SRT, ASS, and PGS. Subtitle files load automatically, and their size is adjustable. ### Can I play music with Apus? Yes, Apus also functions as a music player, supporting formats like FLAC, APE, ALAC, and DTS. It features an album cover wall, mini player, shuffle, and repeat options. ### Is Apus available on other platforms? Apus is made for iPhone and iPad, offering compatibility with these Apple devices. It is designed to work seamlessly on both platforms. ### How often is Apus updated? The latest version of Apus is 3.0, which was last updated on October 12, 2026. This indicates a history of development and feature additions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2026-10-12 Swifter Player is now Apus, rebuilt from the ground up: • A new playback engine: MKV, HEVC, AV1 and 4K HDR play directly • External subtitles, audio track switching, Picture in Picture and Motion+ frame interpolation • Music playback with an album cover wall and a Home Screen widget • A new library with Waterfall view, cover frames and Continue Watching • Wi-Fi Transfer, plus playback from Photos, external drives and network shares • Contact sheets • Apus Pro unlocks unlimited Motion+, Brightness+ and contact sheets, plus more accent colors and supporter icons. No ads, no data collected ### 2.1 — 2017-10-03 The Swift Player renamed Swifter Player in this version, I hope my app will bring swifter and better experience. - Adapt to iOS 11 and fix some bugs - New feature "automatically play the next video" (open it in settings) ### 2.0 — 2017-09-15 Swift Player 2.0 comes out! The update contains the improvement of stability and a lot of new features! - Adjust the video playback rate (find it in the settings) - Supports video background playback - The new dark mode makes the use of player more comfortable at night - iPhone added "No Thumbnail" list style, more fresh and concise - iPad support Slider Over, Split View with multi-application display - iPad support to play video in picture-in-picture mode If you have any questions or suggestions, shoot me an email at swiftplayer@outlook.com ### 1.9 — 2016-12-05 fix bugs. ### 1.8 — 2016-11-14 Improve performance of playing audio file --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-13.*