Local Video Vault vs CodecPlayer

Local Video — a capable offline player for videos on your iPhone. No account required. Import from Photos, Files, Wi‑Fi transfer, or the system share sheet. Play common formats including MKV, WMV, FLV, and AVI — often without converting first. IMPORT & LIBRARY · Unified import from Files or Album into the app or Private Vault · Wi‑Fi upload from a desktop browser on the same network — play right after transfer · Shared Circle: discover nearby devices on the same Wi‑Fi · Open videos shared from other apps · Home list for transferred and imported videos PLAYBACK · Wide format support: MP4, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, AVI, WebM, and more · Speeds, resume, long‑press 2.0x, and screen lock · Skip intro/outro, AB loop, album continuous play · Gestures for brightness, volume, and seeking SUBTITLES · External .srt (auto‑match or manual pick) · Generate subtitles from audio on‑device (video stays on your phone) · Translate subtitles with system Translation where available PRIVACY & CASTING · Password‑protected Private Vault · Picture in Picture, AirPlay, background playback · DLNA casting on your local network Built for offline movies, courses, and private personal libraries. Feedback welcome via in‑app Contact Us.

CodecPlayer is a focused local video player for iPhone and iPad. Open videos from Files or Photos and keep them organized in a persistent playlist. PLAY MORE FORMATS Use native playback for iOS formats and VLC-powered playback for formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, and WebM. BUILT FOR LONG WATCHING CodecPlayer remembers your position, highlights your most recently played video, and continues through the playlist in order. Reorder videos any time with drag and drop. COMFORTABLE CONTROLS Double-tap to seek, swipe horizontally to scrub, adjust brightness on the left and system volume on the right, or press and hold for temporary 2× playback. Switch between fit and fill, use embedded subtitles, and play in full screen or Picture in Picture. LOCAL-FIRST Your videos stay on your device. Files are referenced in place whenever possible, without creating unnecessary duplicate copies. CodecPlayer does not require an account.