# PlainPlay — The Study-Ready Player

> Offline media player and file manager for downloaded courses and local files. (iPhone/iPad app by 景元 肖.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2019-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews.md

## What is PlainPlay?

My file manager – supports almost all file formats.

Online courses downloaded from the web or shared by teachers are easy to import. With full-format playback, you can watch them anytime, anywhere with no data usage — with loop playback, sequential playback, and variable-speed support. A convenient learning video player that makes your study easier.

Import files to your phone in multiple ways (iTunes file sharing via cable, LAN Wi-Fi web transfer, and phone-to-phone transfer) for fast management of local files.

Supports file classification, sorting, editing, searching, and quick browsing and playback.

• Classification: Video, Audio, Photos, Documents
• Sorting: Name, manual order, file size, modification date, creation date
• Edit: Select all, delete, compress
• Search: Search by file name

• Privacy: Gesture lock, fingerprint & Face ID; file hiding and file encryption

Video and audio support continuous playback and single-loop playback; audio supports background playback, skipping intros and outros.

File management: Create folders and move or import files directly.

Web download: Download and manage web content directly.

TV live streaming: HD live streams of major TV channels.

Markdown preview and editing supported.

【Auto-Renewable Membership】

1. Service name: Auto-renewing membership.
2. Price: $1.49/month, $6.99/year, $12.99 lifetime (one-time purchase).
3. Payment is charged to your iTunes account 24 hours before each renewal period ends, extending the membership for one month.
4. To cancel: open "Settings" → "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID" → "View Apple ID" → "Account Settings" → "Subscriptions", and cancel the PlainPlay membership subscription. If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, the subscription renews automatically.
5. Terms of Use: https://xiaodev.com.cn/terms.html
6. Privacy Policy: https://xiaodev.com.cn/privacy.html

If you find bugs, infringements, unmet needs, or have other opinions or suggestions about the service, please contact us — we will do our best to improve these issues in the next version.

Contact: xiaodeve@163.com .

## Key features

- Full-format media playback
- Offline course viewing
- Loop and variable speed playback
- Multiple file import methods
- File classification and sorting
- Gesture lock and fingerprint/Face ID
- Web content downloading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |


## Is PlainPlay safe?

PlainPlay appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for PlainPlay is 82 out of 100. This assessment is based on 31 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5 out of 5. Of 31 App Store ratings, 87.1% point to a safe experience, 3.2% suggest some concerns, and 9.7% point to a risky experience.

## Is PlainPlay legit?

PlainPlay appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PlainPlay is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cannot play MP4, Browser Needs Work

*2026-05-21*

The file manager itself works well, but I cannot play MP4 files I import from my Photo library which is a huge problem. The browser needs adblock, media / image extraction capabilities at highest resolution, to stop opening links in other apps, and a search engine option like DuckDuckGo, Brave, and Qwant. Also English translation would help. If all this gets done, and the video and photo conversion and encoding feature is implemented, I would give a much better review. But right now this app has no use

### 5/5 — 好👍

*2023-12-24, version 6.3.1*

iPhone相册不能重复播放视频 用这个很方便

### 5/5 — 最好的免费播放器

*2023-07-23, version 6.2.2*

可以调整顺序自动播放下一个视频！！！下了5、6个播放器都没找到的功能！

### 4/5 — Good

*2022-07-02, version 5.9.3*

Nice

### 5/5 — 满足音频加速播放需求

*2021-10-18, version 5.3.0*

目前用过的就变速mp3和简单播放可以导入音频加速播放。导入用电脑导入的，希望加入从apple music导入。调整播放页的默认封面和色彩比较深有点致郁（大概是因为听的是教材）。总体来说非常优秀！不枉我试了一下午！

## Frequently asked questions about PlainPlay

### Does PlainPlay have ads?

Yes, PlainPlay contains advertisements. This is common for free utility applications that offer a wide range of features.

### What are the subscription options for PlainPlay?

PlainPlay offers auto-renewable memberships with monthly ($1.49), yearly ($6.99), and a lifetime purchase option ($12.99). Payments are charged to your iTunes account before renewal.

### How do I cancel my PlainPlay subscription?

To cancel, go to your iPhone's Settings > iTunes Store & App Store > Apple ID > Account Settings > Subscriptions and cancel the PlainPlay membership. Ensure cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the period ends to avoid automatic renewal.

### What devices does PlainPlay support?

PlainPlay is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across various Apple mobile devices.

### What is the age rating for PlainPlay?

PlainPlay has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How often is PlainPlay updated?

The latest version, 6.6.9, was last updated on October 28, 2026. Users can expect regular updates based on developer feedback and bug reports.

### What file formats does PlainPlay support for playback?

PlainPlay supports almost all file formats for playback, including video and audio. This allows for versatile media consumption without needing multiple players.

### Can PlainPlay play audio in the background?

Yes, PlainPlay supports background playback for audio files. This means you can listen to audio content while using other apps or when your screen is off.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6.9 — 2026-10-28

Fixed known issues and improved the experience.

### 6.6.8 — 2026-10-21

NEW
• Auto lyrics: lyrics are matched and displayed automatically while your local music plays — sing along as you listen
• Text viewing & editing: open and read TXT files right away, and edit them directly
This update also delivers a smoother, more stable experience.

### 6.6.7 — 2026-10-15

NEW
• Auto lyrics: lyrics are matched and displayed automatically while your local music plays — sing along as you listen
• Text viewing & editing: open and read TXT files right away, and edit them directly
This update also delivers a smoother, more stable experience.

### 6.6.6 — 2026-09-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 6.6.5 — 2026-09-12

Improved experience, bug fixes

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