This app is a professional media player that supports a vast array of streaming protocols and file formats. It offers advanced features like AI-generated subtitles, 4K HDR playback, and casting to various devices. Enjoy your media with enhanced playback capabilities and convenient streaming options.
Summarized from real user reviews of Live Player. Based on 2.5K reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.
2.90
January 28, 2026
- On-device AI live subtitle. Automatically transcribe audio and display live subtitle.
Live Player Pro 12 Months Plan
$4.99
500 Coins
500 Coins
3 issues
Streams not found error
Saved favorites disappearing
3 requests
Add background playback
Improve Chromecast/AirPlay support
Live Player is a professional media player that supports a vast array of streaming protocols like http, https, hls, and rtmp. It can play media files from network storage devices (NAS, SMB shares) and cloud services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. It also supports numerous media codecs and formats, including H.264/H.265 decoding, 4K HDR playback, and Picture in Picture (PIP).
Key features include support for most popular streaming protocols, playback from network storage and cloud services, a wide variety of media codecs and formats, hardware accelerated decoding, 4K HDR playback, Picture in Picture (PIP), native ChromeCast and AirPlay support, and an exclusive on-device AI subtitle generation feature.
Live Player offers subscription plans including a 3-month plan for $4.99, a 6-month plan for $7.99, and a lifetime purchase for $14.99. The Pro version provides an ad-free experience and access to AirPlay and ChromeCast features. Payment is handled through iTunes Account, and subscriptions can be managed in Account Settings.
The app is designed for smartphones and supports streaming to Samsung and LG TVs via AirPlay, and Roku via AirPlay. It also has native ChromeCast and AirPlay support for casting to compatible devices.
Common use cases include playing local media files from NAS or cloud storage, streaming live content using various protocols, enjoying high-quality 4K HDR video, utilizing Picture in Picture for multitasking, and automatically generating live subtitles for any video content.
