# Video Explorer - Video Player for Chromecast

> Universal video player with Chromecast support and file management. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergio Abril.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-explorer-video-player-for-chromecast/id702442900 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergio Abril](https://appshunter.io/developer/581705208)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English, French, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2013-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-explorer-video-player-for-chromecast/id702442900/reviews.md

## What is Video Explorer?

Video Explorer plays almost every video format, both locally and online:
Mkv, flv, avi, mpg, mp4... And has Google Chromecast support!

Surf the web, watch and stream your favorite videos! It's Universal for iPad, iPhone and iPod!

Features:
- Stream any online video to Google Chromecast or Apple TV!
- Play locally any video format. Just add videos from iTunes.
- Touch ID Access to protect your files
- Playlist mode! Play all the videos inside a folder automatically!
- UNIVERSAL APP! For both iPad and iPhone/iPod!
- Multi-tab web browsing
- Checks automatically for videos on each web*
- Plays Avi, mp4, mpg, 3gp, flv... and many more!
- Manage your videos with folders
- Great file manager and a better Video Player !
- You can import any video to Video Explorer through iTunes, from your computer!
- Get a PREVIEW IMAGE of your videos!
- Rename, move, and delete them with no problems.
- Frequently updates of video explorer

## Key features

- Chromecast and Apple TV streaming
- Supports numerous video formats
- Touch ID file protection
- Automatic playlist mode
- Universal app for iPad and iPhone
- Multi-tab web browsing
- Video preview images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-explorer-video-player-for-chromecast/id702442900/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Videos only play for a few minutes

*2017-08-16, version 2.7.1*

Title says it all. When connected to a Chromecast, the videos only play for a few minutes before disconnecting.

### 1/5 — Good for a sec

*2016-12-24, version 2.7.1*

Chromecast doesnt work long enough for even a twenty minute episode

### 1/5 — Does not support MP4 or video playback

*2015-08-16*

I could not get this app to recognize any video format stored on my iPads. This was the main reason for purchasing this app. The app did locate photos but is pretty slow at retrieving them. I'll keep looking but this one is not for me.

### 4/5 — Works with persistent effort

*2015-07-05, version 2.4*

You have to let the whole movie load into the app before you play it, else the movie will stop in the middle of the movie. The app crashed a few times, but it looked amazing on the TV and it played well. Well worth the $2!

### 3/5 — Love the app but...

*2015-04-26, version 2.4*

It keeps crashing please fix

### 1/5 — Might as well use safari

*2015-02-20*

The app does not open downloaded (.mp4) videos. It also does not cast videos to chromecast. Although that's a function. Even if it was free, it has the same functions as safari.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2015-02-18*

Works exactly the way I wanted it to. Although it does crash sometimes tho. But overall pretty happy.

### 1/5 — Terrible!

*2015-01-25*

Not only fails to load any single link entered but also freezes the screen and phone! The only way I can unfreeze is to turn the screen off and back on; my phone pauses for long periods throughout this process.

### 5/5 — Best chrome casting app

*2015-01-24*

Needs a little improvement still some bugs with auto play 
But overall great product
Never leaves me hanging... Too long

### 5/5 — Good app just needs to work out some bugs

*2015-01-01*

Updates updates updates on all the bugs otherwise very nice and affordable app

## Frequently asked questions about Video Explorer

### What video formats does Video Explorer support?

Video Explorer plays nearly every video format, including MKV, FLV, AVI, MPG, and MP4, both locally and online.

### Can I stream videos from Video Explorer to my TV?

Yes, Video Explorer supports streaming any online video to Google Chromecast or Apple TV.

### How can I protect my video files with Video Explorer?

Video Explorer offers Touch ID access to protect your local video files.

### Does Video Explorer have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Video Explorer contains advertisements. It is a paid application.

### How do I add videos to Video Explorer from my computer?

You can import any video to Video Explorer through iTunes from your computer.

### What is the update frequency for Video Explorer?

The app was last updated on December 9, 2016, indicating infrequent updates.

### What is the user rating for Video Explorer?

Video Explorer has a rating of 2.6 stars from 7 ratings.

### Is Video Explorer available on Android devices?

Video Explorer is a UNIVERSAL APP designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod, and is not available on Android devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.1 — 2016-12-09

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

- Chromecast fix. If you still have problems, consider upgrading your Chromecast (using the Google Home App) first. If the problem persists, contact us dev@abril.me

### 2.7 — 2016-06-28

v2.7:
- Removed AC-3 Audio codec support (It wan't officially supported, but somehow, it was working on some files)
- Fixed Chromecast critical bug. Now it works as expected!
- Fixed crash when playing a video on iOS8 devices

### 2.6 — 2015-10-17

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This update removes the 'download' feature, but you can still use Video Explorer for Chromecast and as a local player.
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- iOS 9.0 Ready!
- Improved Video Player: PIP
- Improved custom media player for flv, avi, mkv, etc files

### 2.5 — 2015-07-10

2.5:
- Fixed unexpected crash when looking for videos
- Fixed error when playing a new video
- Overall performance improved

2.4:
- Now with playlists!
- Chromecast improvements
- Improved also iOS6 and iOS8 Support
- Many bugfixes
- Safari extension removed due to faulty behavior

### 2.4 — 2015-04-25

- Now with playlists!
- Chromecast improvements
- Improved also iOS6 and iOS8 Support
- Many bugfixes
- Safari extension removed due to faulty behavior

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