# Media List Player

> Action extension media player for XSPF and M3U playlists with privacy focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Huvisoft B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-list-player/id6737306774 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Huvisoft B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738207783)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-list-player/id6737306774/reviews.md

## What is Media List Player?

There are many apps that can play media lists, this app focuses on
- Ability to play media inside action extension (allows you to view your media without leaving your favorite apps)
- Privacy (no data is saved to disk or collected, no metadata or cover art is downloaded)

Supported gestures during playback:
- Single tap: show/hide the controls
- Double tap: pause/play
- Swipe left/right: play next/previous item in list
- Swipe down: dismiss action extension
- Pinch: zoom

Supported keyboard shortcuts:
- Space bar: pause/play
- Shift-Right arrow: go to next frame

Supported playlist types:
- XSPF
- M3U, M3U8

This app integrates VLCKit for media playback. VLCKit is an open-source library provided by the VideoLAN project (https://www.videolan.org).
VLCKit is licensed under the LGPL-2.1 License, which can be found here: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.

Source code of Media List Player is available at: https://gitlab.com/huv/media-list-player

## Key features

- Play media in action extension
- No data saved or collected
- No metadata or cover art download
- Gesture controls for playback
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Supports XSPF and M3U playlists

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-list-player/id6737306774/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Recent update broke

*2024-12-16*

Videos are now shown cropped and zoomed in. No way to fix.

**Developer response:** Please open an issue here https://gitlab.com/huv/media-list-player/-/issues and we will get this fixed

### 3/5 — support mkv?

*2024-10-28*

mkv is not supported,need vlc media player

**Developer response:** This app is specifically designed to play playlists, mkv is not a playlist format. If you wrap the mkv file in a xspf playlist, you will see that this app plays it.

## Frequently asked questions about Media List Player

### What playlist formats does Media List Player support?

Media List Player supports XSPF and M3U, M3U8 playlist formats. This allows for flexible management of your media lists.

### Does Media List Player download metadata or cover art?

No, Media List Player prioritizes privacy and does not download any metadata or cover art. Your viewing experience remains private.

### Can I use Media List Player without leaving other apps?

Yes, a key feature is its ability to play media inside an action extension. This allows you to view your media without leaving your current application.

### What gestures are supported during playback in Media List Player?

Media List Player supports several gestures: single tap to show/hide controls, double tap to pause/play, swipe left/right for next/previous item, swipe down to dismiss the extension, and pinch to zoom.

### Is Media List Player available on Android devices?

Media List Player is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is not available for Android at this time.

### How often is Media List Player updated?

The latest version is 1.11, last updated on January 26, 2026. Updates are provided to ensure continued functionality and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Media List Player?

Media List Player has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Media List Player have ads?

No, Media List Player does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for a seamless user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2026-01-26

- Properly handle cancelled dismiss gesture

### 1.10 — 2026-01-20

- Fix sizing for video formats that expose the size only after playback has started
- Updated VLCKit to 3.7.1 (libvlc 3.0.23)

### 1.9 — 2025-01-19

- Disable zooming/panning after playing ended. This also enables the swipe down gesture, even when zooming was active when playing ended.
- Update scrub bar when player reaches end of media
- On scrubbing, if the mediaPlayer is not playing or paused, restart playback
- Improve scrubbing smoothness

### 1.8 — 2024-12-17

- Reduce controls width for regular screen sizes
- Do not hide close button in action extension
- Improved scrubbing slider

### 1.7 — 2024-12-04

- Added M3U playlist support
- Improved quick scrubbing
- Improved full screen display
- Improved dismiss gesture
- Hide close button in action extension
- Moved controls further down

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