# RockPlayer2

> Versatile media player supporting numerous formats, file sharing, and advanced playback features. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai ChangeTech Co. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockplayer2/id548674471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanghai ChangeTech Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481159119)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockplayer2/id548674471/reviews.md

## What is RockPlayer2?

RockPlayer - Millions of users downloaded and like this multiple formats video player!
Gesture control, srt subtitle, audio track selecting, RockShare file sharing, AirPlay, Customizable play control bar and more.

Major Features: 

Play all formats fluently 
• Video: mkv, avi, rmvb, flv, wmv, mov, mp4, ts, mpg, divx, etc
• Music: mp3, wma, aac, etc
• Lossless Audio: ape, flac, wav, aiff, etc
• Subtitle: srt (automatically load if srt with same name of video file exists)

File importing
* iTunes 
* HTTP 
* FTP 
* WebDAV 

RockShare 
* Exchange files between many devices over Wi-Fi
* Cross operating system transferring

FreeSeek - Progress bar reinvented
* Designed for touch screen, the whole progress bar is draggable.
* It is easy to seek by thumb even holding by single hand.


Customizable play control bar
* Swipe on the bar to get another 5 buttons 
* Long press any button to choose favorite buttons
* 15 buttons are available for all kinds of functions, more are coming.

Gesture control
* Pause playback - two fingers, tap
* Volume             - one finger, swipe in from right outer side
* Brightness         - one finger, swipe in from left outer side
* Fast forward      - one finger, swipe left or right
* Stop playback    - two fingers, pinch
* Lock touching    - one finger, long press
* Show/Hide control bar       - one finger, tap
* Show/Hide control buttons - one finger, swipe up/down
* Hide/unhide file - shake while files are selected

Media file management
* New folder, move, delete, rename, add to playlist
* Tap pencil icon at left top corner to edit

TV Support
• AirPlay to Apple TV
• HDMI TV-out

** For paid user, if you have re-install the app, please tab buy or restore in settings to take effect. It will NOT charge again.
** For paid user, if the advertisement is still shown after paid or purchase restored, try to quit the app totally and run it again. Advertisement removal works definitely! 
** Please do email us service@time2change.mobi with steps of tapping if you run into the trouble, so that we will fix it ASAP.

RockPlayer website : http://www.rockplayer.com 
Rock Player facebook: http://www.facebook.com/changetech.corp

## Key features

- Plays all video and audio formats
- Automatic SRT subtitle loading
- RockShare Wi-Fi file transfer
- Gesture controls for playback
- Customizable playback control bar
- AirPlay and HDMI TV-out support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertisement Removal | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockplayer2/id548674471/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 希望可以繼續更新

*2020-12-29, version 2.4.2*

很好用的軟體，可惜不更新了，希望能再持續更新唷！

### 2/5 — 密碼是什麼

*2015-11-21, version 2.3*

修改密碼要求舊密碼有人知道是什麼嗎

### 5/5 — ios9閃退修好了

*2015-11-20, version 2.3*

ios9閃退已修復。這是我覺得目前市面上最好的播放軟體，如果價格能親民ㄧ點我一定會買完整版

### 5/5 — Best app

*2015-11-08, version 2.2.1*

Thnkz for update
Very useful app

### 3/5 — Can't zoom the videos

*2015-11-07, version 2.3*

Whenever I play the videos I can't able to zoom the videos with the help of the zoom button, I can't change the video size, need help.

### 2/5 — Not Work on ios9

*2015-10-25, version 2.2.1*

Great app, few small issues, like forgetting your spot in the movie unless you exit the movie before turning your phone off or switching to a different app. BIG problem now is still did but work on ios9, despite being quite a while since released. Not sure if still supported?

### 1/5 — Já foi muito bom...

*2015-10-09, version 2.2.1*

...hoje não abre mais nenhum arquivo. Uma pena.

### 5/5 — 好用 拜託更新！ios9閃退很傷心

*2015-09-26, version 2.2.1*

我的寶貝影片無法看了

### 5/5 — 更新到iOS 9會閃退

*2015-09-26, version 2.2.1*

更新完程式一直閃退無法看影片

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2015-09-23, version 2.2.1*

A must have app for all iOS users

## Frequently asked questions about RockPlayer2

### What kind of media files can this app play?

This app supports a vast array of video formats including MKV, AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4, TS, and MPG. It also plays music files like MP3, WMA, and AAC, as well as lossless audio formats such as APE, FLAC, and WAV.

### How does file sharing work with this app?

The app features RockShare, which allows you to exchange files between multiple devices over Wi-Fi. This functionality is cross-operating system compatible, enabling easy transferring of media.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. These purchases may include features like advertisement removal for paid users.

### Can I watch videos on my TV using this app?

Yes, the app supports TV output. You can use AirPlay to stream content to an Apple TV or utilize HDMI TV-out for direct connection to your television.

### What are the gesture controls for playback?

The app offers intuitive gesture controls for a seamless experience. For example, a two-finger tap pauses playback, while swiping from the right outer side controls volume and from the left outer side adjusts brightness. Fast forwarding is done by swiping left or right with one finger.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.2 — 2018-07-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 2.4.1 — 2018-06-26

iOS 11 compatibility. Changes for iPhone X screen. Bug fixes.

### 2.3 — 2015-11-07

iOS 9 compatibility.

### 2.2.1 — 2013-04-23

DTS audio support is removed.

### 2.2 — 2012-12-19

* Video streaming! 
   Now you may watch video streaming like TV from internet in RockPlayer 2. 
   Favorite channels have their own section in Media Library.
   The best part is you may import or add any streaming source by your own!
* Image quality is much better.
* A cool UI for scene capturing and sharing is added.
* Media files from iTunes and Camera Roll can be added into playlist now.
* Better way to organize items in Media Library.
  Sections can be folded now.
* UI is even more fluent now.
* More buttons in playback control bar for big screen devices.
* A user forum is added.
* Fixed most of known bugs.

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