# Hawk Player — The Ultimate Video Player

> High-performance, lightweight video player with precise control and custom plugin support. (iPhone/iPad app by JinShan Qu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-player/id6742471800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JinShan Qu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272548255)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2025-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-player/id6742471800/reviews.md

## What is Hawk Player?

Hawks are known for their sharp vision, speed, and precision—qualities that define the Hawk video player. Just like a hawk soars through the sky with unmatched clarity and focus, Hawk delivers a smooth, high-performance video experience with crystal-clear playback and lightning-fast seeking.

With its keen eye for detail, Hawk ensures precise control, seamless navigation, and a powerful yet lightweight playback experience, making it the perfect choice for users who demand both speed and accuracy in their media player.

Everything is pluggable, you can build your plugins. It also support VOD protocol.

So sit back and enjoy—Hawk sees everything, so you don’t miss a thing.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- High-performance video playback
- Crystal-clear visuals
- Lightning-fast seeking
- Precise control
- Lightweight experience
- Pluggable architecture for custom plugins
- VOD protocol support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-player/id6742471800/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-08-24*

如果说Miraplay大众话的vod播放器，那么Hawk就是小众化的私人播放器，让不同需求人的私人订制得以实现！赞！！！！

### 5/5 — 很好用

*2026-08-18*

功能多，还能免费用，支持

### 4/5 — 这个软件涵盖非常广，堪称一网打尽！！

*2026-08-13*

用了几天，非常好，作者非常听从广大使用者的建议，有问题随时回复，而且非常积极的跟进，有需要的可以支持一手。

### 5/5 — 怎么安装插件播放呢？

*2026-04-28*

请问如何使用？有点玩不明白

**Developer response:** 加入TG群组交流更方便

### 5/5 — 很不错的播放器

*2026-04-22*

多功能播放器，希望对iOS低版本更加友好一点

### 5/5 — 不错的软件

*2026-04-13*

好用，速度不错，功能比较全面，希望以后更新更多更好的内容

### 5/5 — 真是个强大好用的产品

*2025-07-26*

非常好用强大、UI简洁好看，希望app一直能更新越做越好

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2025-07-20*

This is a very useful App VOD that can watch many movies. I love it very much.

### 5/5 — 好评

*2025-04-14*

不错，作者是潜力股，希望越来越好

### 5/5 — 新一代多功能多端播放器

*2025-04-12*

使用流畅，功能强大。开发者随时倾听用户的建议。希望软件越做越好。

## Frequently asked questions about Hawk Player

### What makes Hawk Player stand out?

Hawk Player is designed for speed and precision, offering crystal-clear playback and lightning-fast seeking. Its lightweight design and precise control make it ideal for users who demand accuracy in their media experience.

### Can I customize Hawk Player?

Yes, Hawk Player features a pluggable architecture, allowing you to build your own plugins for enhanced functionality. This makes it a highly customizable media player.

### Does Hawk Player support VOD?

Yes, Hawk Player supports VOD (Video on Demand) protocols, enabling seamless streaming of on-demand content.

### What devices is Hawk Player available on?

Hawk Player is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for Hawk Player?

Hawk Player has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Hawk Player updated?

The latest version of Hawk Player is 1.3.7, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What are the subscription options for Hawk Player?

Hawk Player offers a Monthly Premium subscription for $0.99 and an Annual Premium subscription for $4.99, providing access to enhanced features.

### Does Hawk Player have ads?

No, Hawk Player does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted viewing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-15

New tvbox plugin support
New drama/show tracking calendar
New movie & TV news plugin
New plugin store
Support for original disc (ISO) playback
Automatic intro/outro marking
CatOpen music mode support
Auto-play by default when opening the player
Refactored WebDAV
Media library optimizations
Upgraded core to fix player-related bugs
AirPlay/screen mirroring optimizations
Music optimizations
Fixed several known bugs

### 1.3.9 — 2026-06-10

Add on-device AI subtitle
Add playback support for IPTV channels
Fix some bugs

### 1.3.8 — 2026-04-15

update some UI
enable TMDB metadata
refactor music plugin
fix ffmpeg kernel issues
fix other bugs

### 1.3.7 — 2026-03-25

The all-new player engine is here
Redesigned player interface
Playback history rebuilt — now tracked per episode with automatic progress marking
Support for episode selection directly within the player
Gesture controls optimized — now supports switching episodes, pausing, and more
Integrated information panel inside the player
Support for importing plugin history and quick switching
Sleep timer (an upgraded version of background pause)

### 1.3.6 — 2026-01-07

Support external subtitle
Remove auto next episode limit
Redesign homepage
Auto search in detail page

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## Related topics

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*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 2026-08-25.*