Best BG Play alternatives: apps like BG Play

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

BG Play is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to BG Play

Emetica Background Video Play#1

Emetica Background Video Play by DoshCook LLC

Music Player for Camera Roll
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7(18 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Listen to the audio from your videos in the background. This app displays all videos saved on your device or within your photo albums, allowing for seamless audio playback and automatic progression to the next video.

WMDPlayer#2

WMDPlayer by Last,Inc.

Multi Function Player
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.1(10 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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A versatile media player supporting a vast array of formats for video and audio. It offers advanced playback controls, library management, and multiple file sharing options. Enjoy features like background play, subtitle support, and Chromecast casting.

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LUX Video Player – HD Media
LUX Video Player – HD Media
LUX Video Player – HD Media
All in One MKV & NAS Hub
Free

Play any video format saved on your device or stream from your computer without conversion. Enjoy background audio, picture-in-picture, and easy subtitle/audio synchronization. Optimize your viewing experience with night mode and an equalizer.

Plays all video formatsOffline playbackBackground audio
📷 Photo & Video
(24)
free with in-app purchases
5
Video Player : All Video Play
Video Player : All Video Play
Video Player : All Video Play
Movie Player - MKV, MP4, Music
Free

This app plays all video and audio formats, including HD and 4K content. It offers advanced playback controls like speed adjustment and a file manager to organize your media. You can also create playlists and play content directly from HTTP URLs.

Plays all video and audio formatsSupports HD and 4K playbackAdjustable playback speed
📷 Photo & Video
(69)
free with in-app purchases
6
Rocks Video Player: HD & MKV
Rocks Video Player: HD & MKV
Rocks Video Player: HD & MKV
Offline Music, 4K, Cast To TV
Free

This app plays all your video and audio files smoothly in HD and 4K. It offers advanced subtitle support, customizable playlists, and gesture controls for an enhanced viewing experience. Manage your media files easily and enjoy a seamless playback.

HD and 4K video playbackSupports all popular media formatsAdvanced subtitle support
📷 Photo & Video
(6)
free with in-app purchases
7
Video Media Player ・All Format
Video Media Player ・All Format
Video Media Player ・All Format
Play MKV, DVD, WMV, WEBM
Free

This app plays all major video formats, including MKV, MP4, and AVI, without requiring file conversion. Enjoy seamless, high-definition playback with smooth visuals and audio, even offline. It features a clean interface and Picture-in-Picture support for an enhanced viewing experience.

Plays all major video formatsNo file conversion neededHigh-definition playback
📷 Photo & Video
(52)
free with in-app purchases
8
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
Video Player - avi player
Free

This app is a high-performance video player and media toolkit for iOS. It supports all video formats, offers HD and 4K playback, and includes powerful editing, conversion, and audio extraction tools. Organize your video library with ease and enjoy a smooth, customizable viewing experience.

Plays all video formatsHD and 4K playbackVideo to MP3 extraction
📷 Photo & Video
(3.8K)
freemium
9
MX Player- Video Player*
MX Player- Video Player*
MX Player- Video Player*
Fast Player - Media Manager
Free

This app is a versatile media player and manager that supports a wide range of video and audio formats. It offers features like subtitle support, multi-audio playback, and a secure media library with passcode protection. Easily play all your mobile and gallery content with an optimized user interface.

Plays all video formatsSupports subtitle playbackMulti-audio format support
📷 Photo & Video
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Video Player - Media Player HD
Video Player - Media Player HD
Video Player - Media Player HD
Discover, Manage, Analyze
Free

This app offers seamless video playback for almost any format on iOS devices. It goes beyond basic playback with advanced tools to organize your video library, including duplicate detection and similar video discovery.

Seamless playback in multiple formatsAdvanced video analysisDuplicate video detection
📷 Photo & Video
(18)
free with in-app purchases