# ThumbVideo — Control video with one hand.

> One-handed video player with gesture controls for large screens. (iPhone/iPad app by KAZUYOSHI FURUTA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbvideo/id464030163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KAZUYOSHI FURUTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/455937162)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbvideo/id464030163/reviews.md

## What is ThumbVideo?

ThumbVideo is a video player forcused on thumb manipulation holding your device with one hand. 
Recent iPhone with large size screen has difficulty to control playback of video with one hand. But, you can do it with this App!!

More specifically: 
1. Horizontal flick on the movie pane is available to forward or backward the video for some pre-set seconds. 
2. Time slider (which is normally shown on the top or bottom of the screen horizontally) is shown at the left or right edge _vertically_!! 
3. Drawing a circle gesture works as a jog dial like FF/REW control. 
4. Long press at any point results 10x FF.

■How to play 
You are able to play any of the following video files: 
1. files copied via iTunes File Sharing. 
2. files linked from any web page shown by in-app browser. *1 
3. video captured with built-in camera
4. Movie, TV program, music video, video podcast, iTunesU contents from iTunes store (without DRM)
5. Video passed through "Open In..." feature from other App.
6. files linked with "thumbvideo://" scheme from Safari or other Apps. 

■Other features 
-With AirPlay or Apple Digital AV adopter, you can use iOS device as flick enabled remote controller while watching video on TV/Projector.
-You can play/pause/skip forward & backward with control buttons on ear-phones of Bluetooth headsets.
-The last timecode(played point) is synced through iCloud.
- The time to forward or backward by flicking can be set individually. 
-Your secret video can be hidden in "Secret Folder" (can unlock with touchID)
-Bluetooth hadware keyboard Support.

Some Tips are available at out support blog (basically in Japanese, sometime in English). Please check it to enjoy this app. Comments in any languages are welcomed. 

A tiny PHP script which render the HTML list of your video files has released. It will turns your PC/Mac or PHP enabled NAS into the server for this app. Please check my support URL.

## Key features

- One-handed control for large screens
- Gesture-based playback (flick, circle draw, long press)
- Vertical time slider on edges
- Supports various video file sources
- AirPlay and Bluetooth headset controls
- Secret folder with Touch ID unlock

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbvideo/id464030163/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally a video player made with logic

*2018-02-18*

Very thankful I stumbled upon this. As a 6+ user this makes scrubbing videos so much easier. The layout is great too. Very functional and excellent features.

## Frequently asked questions about ThumbVideo

### Does ThumbVideo have ads?

ThumbVideo does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is ThumbVideo compatible with?

ThumbVideo is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to enhance the video watching experience on these iOS devices.

### How does ThumbVideo handle video playback?

ThumbVideo allows playback of files copied via iTunes File Sharing, linked from web pages, captured with the built-in camera, and content from the iTunes store (without DRM).

### Can I control ThumbVideo remotely?

Yes, you can use your iOS device as a flick-enabled remote controller with AirPlay or an Apple Digital AV adapter. Additionally, Bluetooth headset controls are supported for play/pause/skip functions.

### Is ThumbVideo suitable for children?

ThumbVideo has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. Parents should consider this rating when allowing younger users to access the app.

### How often is ThumbVideo updated?

ThumbVideo was last updated on January 3, 2019, with version 3.9.10. While not frequently updated recently, it remains a functional video player.

### What are the gesture controls in ThumbVideo?

ThumbVideo offers horizontal flicking to forward or backward video, a vertical time slider on screen edges, drawing a circle for jog dial control, and long pressing for 10x fast forward.

### Can I keep my videos private with ThumbVideo?

Yes, ThumbVideo includes a 'Secret Folder' feature where your private videos can be hidden and unlocked using Touch ID for enhanced security.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.10 — 2019-01-03

- Supports iPhone XS Max / XR / iPad Pro 2018 screen sizes.
- Fixed a minor bug.

### 3.9.6 — 2017-11-09

[Fix] iPhone X UI layout and sort issues.

### 3.9.5 — 2017-10-09

[Change] Some rework around list rotation.
- "Portrait" switch in the side menu now turn into "Landscape Only" switch for convenience who locks to portrait by OS setting. (This setting does not affect playback orientation.)
- The orientation of list when playback is finished now follow the playback orientation.

### 3.9.3 — 2017-10-02

[New] Basic Support of iPhone X including Face ID
[New] New rotation lock and manual rotation button on the quick setting bar.
[New] Swipe down gesture to force screen rotate (does not depends on OS rotation lock switch)
[Change] Redesign UI matchs iOS11
[Change] Unwanted scaling change is almost suppressed when double tapping for pause.
[Fix] Quick setting bar remain displayed even playing with iPad Pro.
[Fix] Location of several UI parts will be off the side while device rotation.
[Fix] Passcode lock fallback from Touch ID cause crash.

### 3.8 — 2017-08-28

[New] Circle gesture UI has redesigned. More precision.
[New] BT controller support. (tested with KuGi VR-PARK)
[Fix] Access Internal Media Library
[Fix] Gesture does not work on just after start playback.
[Change] Play sound in silent mode.
[Change] Better compatibility for some video streaming services.
[Change] Suppots only iOS8.1 or above.

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