# Watchly - All in One Player — Media library in your pocket

> Media library in your pocket (iPhone/iPad app by Makshay Bhadiyadra.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchly-all-in-one-player/id6747704343 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Makshay Bhadiyadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822500389)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2025-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchly-all-in-one-player/id6747704343/reviews.md

## What is Watchly?

Transform Your Media Collection Into Your Personal Cinema

Watchly is the ultimate media organization and streaming app for iOS. Turn your personal video collection into a beautiful, professional streaming experience.

PREMIUM FEATURES
• Professional video player with hardware acceleration and universal format support• Support for all major video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more)
• Smart episode detection and automatic series organization
• Beautiful metadata with movie posters, cast info, and descriptions
• Resume watching from where you left off across all devices
• Intelligent next episode navigation for TV series
• Advanced search with 30+ filters including genre, year, cast, and rating
• Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
• Cross-device sync with your Watchly account (watch progress, watchlist, liked, and seen)
• Cast to Apple TV or Mac and control playback from your iPhone
• Share your library with nearby Watchly devices on the same network
• File Sharing — upload videos to your library from any browser on Wi‑Fi

PERFECT FOR
• Movie enthusiasts with large collections
• TV show binge-watchers
• Users managing personal media libraries
• Anyone wanting a premium streaming experience for their content

MODERN iOS EXPERIENCE
• Beautiful SwiftUI interface optimized for iPhone and iPad
• Gesture-based controls with tap, double-tap, and swipe navigation
• Professional media player with brightness and volume controls
• Variable playback speed (0.5× to 2.0×)
• Multiple aspect ratio options
• VoiceOver and accessibility support

PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Your media stays completely private and secure
• Multiple sign-in options: Email, Apple ID, or Google
• No ads in premium version
• Industry-standard encryption
• Local storage with optional cloud sync

ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
• Automatic metadata fetching from TMDB
• Smart collections and watchlists
• Advanced filtering and search
• Background processing for smooth performance
• File sharing through iOS Files app
• Professional video controls and settings

Experience your media collection like never before. Watchly combines the convenience of modern streaming apps with the privacy and control of managing your own content.

Download Watchly today and rediscover your media!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-18

- Bug fixes and Performance imporvements
- Download & select Subtitle suport
- Gesture controls added

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-15

Watchly 1.0.6 brings a faster, more reliable experience across your whole Apple setup.

• All-new playback engine — smoother video, smarter resume, and better subtitle controls
• Nearby redesigned — cast to Apple TV or Mac, share your library, and control playback from one place
• Real-time sync — watchlist, liked, and seen update instantly across your devices
• Continue Watching now works from Plex, Jellyfin, Google Drive, and other connected sources
• Lock Screen & Dynamic Island controls while casting to another device
• Redesigned File Sharing — send videos to your library from any browser on your Wi‑Fi network
• Faster app launch and a cleaner Home experience
• Dozens of bug fixes and performance improvements

New to PRO? Start your 7-day free trial — unlimited sources, full cross-device sync, and up to 5 linked devices. Share with Family Sharing at no extra cost.

Thank you for using Watchly — we’d love your review!

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-28

Watchly 1.0.5 is our biggest update yet — faster, smoother, and better synced across your devices.

• Opens faster — jump into your library in seconds
• Discover loads quicker with smoother, smarter browsing
• Continue Watching now syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV — pick up any episode exactly where you left off
• Download movies and episodes with progress shown on your Lock Screen
• More Like This recommendations on every movie and show page
• Smarter playback from Google Drive, Plex, Jellyfin, and cloud storage
• Improved media details, watch options, and source selection
• Bug fixes and performance improvements throughout

Thank you for using Watchly — we'd love to hear what you think!

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-27

- Bug fixes and Improvements
- Media Player improvements
- Added Localizations (multiple Languages support)
- improved Cast & Library Share features

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-18

• Refined new onboarding
• New Cast flow improvements
• Improved Responsive User interface
• Improved User flow onboarding
• added download manager
• Bug fixes and Performance improvements

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