# Keeplay: Video & Photo Player — Folder player, resume watching

> Offline video and photo player that uses existing Files app folders. (iPhone/iPad app by Sho Nakazato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeplay-video-and-photo-player/id6791212892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sho Nakazato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeplay-video-and-photo-player/id6791212892/reviews.md

## What is Keeplay?

Keeplay never pulls your videos and photos into the app. It plays them right where they sit in the Files app.

Delete Keeplay and your files are still there. Switch to a new iPhone and they come across with your usual backup. You can check on them or clean them up from the Files app any time.

And it remembers where you left off, so you can pick up from that exact spot next time.


WHO IT'S FOR
• Anyone watching long videos a little at a time
• People who keep videos and photos organized in folders
• Parents keeping family memories sorted by folder
• Anyone who doesn't want to clutter their Photos library
• Anyone looking for a local, offline media player


YOUR FILES ARE NEVER LOCKED INSIDE THE APP
• Your media stays in "On My iPhone > Keeplay" in the Files app
• Deleting Keeplay does not delete your videos and photos
• Moving to a new iPhone works through your normal iCloud or Finder backup
• Free up space by deleting files directly in the Files app
• Keeplay never modifies your files

SEPARATE FROM THE PHOTOS APP
• Keeplay reads only the "On My iPhone > Keeplay" folder in the Files app
• It does not read your Photos library
• To view a photo here, copy it into the Keeplay folder in Files
• So it never depends on Photos permissions or sync state

RESUME WATCHING — THE HEART OF KEEPLAY
• Remembers the last item you viewed in each folder
• Remembers your playback position for every video and audio file
• A "Resume" row appears at the top of the list — one tap to continue
• Recorded automatically, no setup needed
• Prefer starting over? Switch to "always start from the beginning", even per folder

KEEP YOUR FOLDERS AS THEY ARE
• Shows the exact folder structure you built in the Files app
• Browse nested folders with no depth limit
• Create, move, duplicate, and rename folders inside the app

A LIST THAT'S EASY TO SCAN
• Switch between grid and list views
• Sort by name, date modified, date created, or type — ascending or descending
• Your view and sort choices are remembered
• Video thumbnails show duration and how much you have watched

SMOOTH PLAYBACK
• Full-screen photos, videos, and audio, swipe to move between items
• Play, pause, and seek, with landscape full screen and Picture in Picture
• Double-tap left or right to skip back or forward 10 seconds
• Continuous playback with auto-advance, loop, and shuffle (slideshow)
• Photo display time from 3 seconds up to 10 minutes
• Turn on Background playback in Settings to keep listening after you leave the app or lock your iPhone

KEEPLAY PLUS — A ONE-TIME PURCHASE
• App Lock: Face ID / Touch ID or a passcode when you open the app
• Screen Lock: the player ignores touch, so nothing gets tapped by mistake during exhibits
• Bookmarks: save as many moments in a video as you like
• Hide: keep folders and files out of the library and slideshows
• Buy once. Changed devices or reinstalled? Use "Restore Purchase"
• Everything you could do before works just as it did

WHAT LOCK AND HIDE DO NOT DO
• They guard against stray taps and unexpected things on screen
• Your files stay visible in the Files app as usual
• Keeplay does not encrypt your files or move them somewhere hidden
• Screen Lock does not trap anyone; you can still go to the Home Screen
• Not a tool for hiding sensitive data from someone determined to see it

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No ads — nothing interrupts playback, ever
• Your media and playback history stay on your iPhone — nothing is sent anywhere
• Your passcode, lock settings, and bookmarks stay on your iPhone
• Only in-app purchase information leaves your iPhone, to confirm the purchase. It is never tied to your name or email
• No account required
• Works fully offline
• Stays smooth even with hundreds of files

SUPPORTED FILES
• Photos: jpg / jpeg / png / heic / heif / gif / webp
• Videos: mp4 / mov / m4v
• Audio: mp3 / m4a / aac / wav / aiff / flac

Download Keeplay and pick up your videos and photos right where you left off.

## Key features

- Plays media from Files app
- Remembers playback position
- Maintains folder structure
- Offline media playback
- Separates from Photos app
- Customizable view and sort options

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeplay-video-and-photo-player/id6791212892/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 広告無し最高すぎ

*2026-08-19*

これ系のアプリって広告多すぎるんだけど、まさかの広告無し！！色んな機能も最高！！
ずっと広告無しでお願いします！！

**Developer response:** アプリをご利用いただきありがとうございます！

ストレスなく使いやすいサービスのため、今後も改善を続けていきますので、応援のほどよろしくお願いいたします！

## Frequently asked questions about Keeplay

### Does Keeplay have ads?

No, Keeplay does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features.

### How does Keeplay manage my files?

Keeplay plays videos and photos directly from your Files app, specifically from the 'On My iPhone > Keeplay' folder. Your files are never imported into the app and remain accessible even if Keeplay is deleted.

### What is the 'Resume Watching' feature in Keeplay?

The 'Resume Watching' feature automatically remembers the last video you watched and your exact playback position within each folder. A 'Resume' row appears at the top for one-tap continuation.

### Can I organize my media within Keeplay?

Yes, Keeplay allows you to create, move, duplicate, and rename folders directly within the app, mirroring the folder structure you build in the Files app.

### What are the benefits of Keeplay Plus?

Keeplay Plus is a one-time purchase that unlocks features like App Lock (Face ID/Touch ID/passcode), Screen Lock to prevent accidental taps, Bookmarks for saving video moments, and the ability to hide folders and files.

### Is Keeplay available on other devices?

Based on the provided data, Keeplay is currently supported on iPhone.

### How often is Keeplay updated?

The latest version of Keeplay is 1.3.0, which was last updated on August 16, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for Keeplay?

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

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-03

- Audio files (mp3 / m4a / aac / wav / aiff / flac) can now be played. Continue watching, continuous playback, playback speed, and bookmarks work just as they do for videos
- Added "Background playback" to Settings. When it's on, videos and audio keep playing after you return to the Home Screen or lock your iPhone, and you can pause from the Lock Screen or Control Center. It's off by default
- During background playback, photos are skipped so only videos and audio play. If nothing is left to play, playback simply stops
- While App Lock is on, playback stops when you leave the app so nothing shows on the Lock Screen or in Control Center
- Added "Audio only" to the media type filter, in both Settings and Folder Settings
- Audio files can now be opened in Keeplay from the Files app

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-16

- Introducing Keeplay Plus, a one-time purchase that adds App Lock, Screen Lock, Bookmarks, and Hide. Everything you could do before works just as it did
- App Lock: a passcode (or Face ID / Touch ID) is required when you open or return to the app
- Screen Lock: playback continues while the screen ignores touches, preventing accidental taps during exhibits or when a child is watching
- Bookmarks: save multiple moments in a video and jump back to any of them anytime. In list view they appear under the video with a thumbnail of each scene
- Hide: keep folders and files out of the library and slideshows. Revealing them requires Face ID or your passcode, and everything is hidden again after the app restarts
- The grid / list toggle moved to the "…" menu
- Changed devices or reinstalled? Tap "Restore Purchase" in Settings to get Plus back at no extra cost
- App Lock and Hide don't move your files — they remain visible in the Files app

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-09

- Added Folder Settings: set resume, continuous playback, photo duration, media type, and sort order per folder from the "…" menu in the library
- You can now choose to always start from the beginning. Your progress is kept, so switching back resumes right where you left off
- During a photo slideshow, you can now see where you are in the folder and how long until the next one
- Videos can now be swiped to move between items, just like photos
- Photo duration now ranges from 3 seconds to 10 minutes — great for drawing reference and displays
- Added sorting by date created
- The library now refreshes quietly in the background when you return to the app, instead of showing a loading screen

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-31

- Videos with missing audio data are now detected when you open them, and can be repaired on the spot so the sound plays through to the end
- Smoother video playback during long sessions, with less heat build-up and fewer audio dropouts
- Swiping no longer changes pages while a video is playing, so you can use the controls without skipping by mistake

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-29

- Paste images or text copied from other apps to save them as files in the current folder
- Long press a tile in grid view to open the same menu as list view
- Faster startup, so your library appears right after launch

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All apps by Sho Nakazato: https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007

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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 2026-09-06.*
