Best Free Video Player Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free free video player apps? 20 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Video Player Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (6K)NoNoNov 2026
2Fast Player - video playerFast Player - video playerFree4.5★ (5K)YesYesNov 2026
3Video Player - All in OneVideo Player - All in OneFree4.6★ (7.4K)YesYesNov 2026
4Offline Video Player HDOffline Video Player HDFree4.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
5Video Player  ‎Video Player ‎Free4.1★ (7)YesYesOct 2026
6MX Video Player HDMX Video Player HDFree4.5★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
7Player - Video Player AllPlayer - Video Player AllFree4.3★ (109)YesYesOct 2026
8Video Player - HD PlayerVideo Player - HD PlayerFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Video Player

3.7😐(6K ratings)
Free
#31in Photo & Video
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Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Plays everything
  • 👍 Great for offline media
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Convenient file transfer
  • 👍 Customizable playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing UI/UX
  • 🐛 Unreliable network streaming
  • 👎 Lacks basic features
Fast Player - video player#2

Fast Player - video player by 章健 杨

mp4,avi,mkv,wma,flv media IPTV
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😊(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
  • 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
  • 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing
Video Player - All in One#3
4.6😊(7.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play all your video and audio files in any format, including 4K and HD. Organize your media with a library and folder browsing. Sync files from your computer and take screenshots during playback.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast file conversion
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Plays a variety of video formats
  • 👍 Useful for offline video playback
  • 👍 Good overall app functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Playback issues with certain file formats (e.g., MKV)
  • 🔋 High ad frequency disrupting user experience
  • 🐛 Inconsistent subtitle handling and customization
  • 🐛 Playlist order not saving properly
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes

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FAQ about Free Video Player

What are the best free video player apps for iPhone?
VLC media player tops our free video player apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
VLC media player has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ free video player apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.