Best Background Player Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 248+ background player apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Background Player Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Emetica Background Video PlayEmetica Background Video PlayFree4.7★ (18)NoYesNov 2026
2Video LiteVideo LiteFree4.8★ (175K)NoYesNov 2026
3PlayListic: Background PlayerPlayListic: Background PlayerFree4.6★ (60)YesYesNov 2026
4BG PlayBG PlayFree—YesYesMay 2026
5Pip - Video PlayerPip - Video PlayerFree4.5★ (1.5K)YesNoNov 2026
6Play Later: Background PlayerPlay Later: Background PlayerFree5.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
7AnymusicAnymusicFree4.6★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Backdrop Player: Video & AudioBackdrop Player: Video & AudioFree5.0★ (2)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Background Player

Emetica Background Video Play#1

Emetica Background Video Play by DoshCook LLC

Music Player for Camera Roll
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7(18 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Listen to the audio from your videos in the background. This app displays all videos saved on your device or within your photo albums, allowing for seamless audio playback and automatic progression to the next video.

Video Lite#2

Video Lite by Video Lite, Inc.

Browse, Play & Cast
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(175K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive browsing experience for video websites, featuring Chromecast support, picture-in-picture mode, and a sleep timer. Enjoy a seamless, native interface with dark mode and background playback.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Ad-free experience
  • 🔒 Background playback
  • 👍 Convenient features
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Reasonable subscription cost

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy updates
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
  • 💩 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔇 Audio issues with video playback
PlayListic: Background Player#3

PlayListic: Background Player by huyen tran

Listen with screen off & PiP
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6(60 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Listen to trending online music, podcasts, and shows with your screen off or while using other apps. Organize your favorite tracks into playlists and enjoy a seamless, battery-efficient listening experience.

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FAQ about Background Player

What are the best background player apps for iPhone?
Emetica Background Video Play tops our background player apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 18 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top background player apps we rank are free to download, including Emetica Background Video Play and Video Lite.
Emetica Background Video Play has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ background player apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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