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Best Media Encoder Apps

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our media encoder list covers 200+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Media Encoder

Media Converter - video to mp3#1

Media Converter - video to mp3 by 俊杰 阮

convert mp4,m4a, extract audio
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(24K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app is a versatile media converter that handles videos, audio, images, GIFs, and PDFs. It allows for format conversion, audio extraction, video compression, ringtone creation, and even basic video editing. It also includes a built-in media player and file management tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient conversion
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile file format support
  • 🚀 Excellent compression capabilities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or conversion issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain during conversion
  • 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas
VLC media player#2

VLC media player by VideoLAN

Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.7😐(5.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#41in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing UI/UX
Video Converter and Compressor#3

Video Converter and Compressor by Inverse.AI

Any Format Batch 4K Merger
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(2.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app converts and compresses video and audio files into numerous formats. It also allows merging video and audio clips, changing resolution, frame rate, and bitrates. Files can be imported from various sources, including cloud services and local devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless conversion
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful for various media tasks
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Conversion issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns

More Media Encoder apps to explore

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Expert Media
Expert Media
Expert Media
Media player, editor & gallery
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive media hub, allowing users to play videos and music, view images, and edit photos and videos. It also offers features for creating collages and streaming media directly from URLs.

Video & Music PlayerImage GalleryVideo Editor
🔧 Utilities
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
5
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬
Video Player - avi player
Free

This app is a high-performance video player and media toolkit for iOS. It supports all video formats, offers HD and 4K playback, and includes powerful editing, conversion, and audio extraction tools. Organize your video library with ease and enjoy a smooth, customizable viewing experience.

Plays all video formatsHD and 4K playbackVideo to MP3 extraction
📷 Photo & Video
(3.7K)
freemium
6
Smarters Player Lite
Smarters Player Lite
Smarters Player Lite
The Best Media Player
Free

This versatile media player offers a high-quality viewing experience for various formats, including M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play media from local storage and remote sources, supporting live streaming, video-on-demand, and audio playback with a user-friendly interface.

User-friendly interfaceSupports M3U and JSON playlistsHigh-quality playback
🎬 Entertainment
(421K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Smarters Pro
Smarters Pro
Smarters Pro
The Best Media Player
Free

This app is a versatile media player supporting various formats like M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play personal media from local storage or remote sources, offering a smooth, high-quality viewing experience for live streams, video-on-demand, and audio.

User-friendly interfaceSupports M3U and JSON playlistsHigh-quality playback
🎬 Entertainment
(7.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Plex Dash
Plex Dash
Plex Dash
Monitor your Plex Server
Free

Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

Real-time playback statusDVR recording monitoringBandwidth and resource graphs
🔧 Utilities
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Media Station X
Media Station X
Media Station X
Your custom media pages
Free

Create and customize your own media pages with videos, audio, images, text, and links. This app allows you to build personalized content or access shared media from others. It's a white-label solution that supports various media playback features.

Create custom media pagesPlay videos and audio in playlistsDisplay images in slideshows
📷 Photo & Video
(27)
free
10
VidHub -Video Library & Player
VidHub -Video Library & Player
VidHub -Video Library & Player
Manage and enjoy TV & Movies
Free

This app is a powerful media player designed to manage, organize, and play various video formats. It offers extensive library management, network sharing, and high-quality playback for an exceptional viewing experience.

Plays all video formatsHD, 4K, HDR playbackSubtitle support
🎬 Entertainment
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Video Player- All Format Media
Video Player- All Format Media
Video Player- All Format Media
Browse, Cast & Play Offline
Free

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting all major video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced features like subtitle support, picture-in-picture mode, gesture controls, a built-in music player, and smart video editing tools. Additionally, it includes a video downloader and manager for seamless media handling.

Plays all major video and audio formats4K and Full HD playbackPicture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
🎬 Entertainment
(710)
free with in-app purchases
12
MX Player- All Media Player
MX Player- All Media Player
MX Player- All Media Player
MX Player: HD Video & Audio
Free

This powerful media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, including HD and 4K content. Enjoy smooth playback with customizable speed controls, intuitive gesture controls, and easy library management. It also functions as a capable audio player with gapless playback and playlist creation.

Plays all popular video/audio formatsSupports HD and 4K playbackAdjustable playback speed
🎬 Entertainment
(49)
free with in-app purchases
13
Forward - AI Media Hub
Forward - AI Media Hub
Forward - AI Media Hub
AI Player
Free

This AI-powered video player automatically organizes your media library, fetches metadata and trailers, and supports multiple sources. Enjoy top-notch picture quality with support for UHD formats and spatial audio, along with smart subtitle matching.

AI Smart Media Library ManagementMulti-Source AggregationCustomizable Homepage
🎬 Entertainment
(619)
free with in-app purchases
14
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
by PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC.
Free

Stream and manage music, pictures, and videos from various digital media servers on your local network. Control playback devices and create custom playlists. Supports multitasking for seamless content enjoyment.

DLNA Digital Media PlayerDigital Media ControllerUpload/Download content
🎬 Entertainment
(356)
free
15
OPlayer - video player
OPlayer - video player
OPlayer - video player
classic media streaming
$2.99

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It allows remote streaming from network shares and supports subtitle files. Additional features include playback speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and background playback.

Plays all video/audio formatsNetwork streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA)Adjustable playback speed
🎬 Entertainment
(960)
free with in-app purchases
16
nPlayer Plus
nPlayer Plus
nPlayer Plus
The best media player
$8.99

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. Stream media from various network sources and cloud services. Offers extensive subtitle support and playback controls for a personalized viewing experience.

Plays all video and audio formats without conversionStream media from network devices and cloud servicesExtensive subtitle format and customization support
🎬 Entertainment
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
nPlayer Lite
nPlayer Lite
nPlayer Lite
The best media player
Free

Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

Plays all video and audio formats without conversionStream media from network devices and cloud storageAdvanced subtitle support with customization
🎬 Entertainment
(3.8K)
ad-supported
18
VivaPlayer™ - Media Player
VivaPlayer™ - Media Player
VivaPlayer™ - Media Player
Crossplatform Media player
Free

This app offers a fast, secure, and private media streaming experience. It features ultra-fast loading, built-in privacy mode, watchlist management, multi-device login, and offline downloads for your legally obtained content.

Ultra-fast video playbackBuilt-in privacy modeWatchlist and history tracking
🎬 Entertainment
(3)
free with in-app purchases
19
Fox Media - Media Manager
Fox Media - Media Manager
Fox Media - Media Manager
Manager, Downloader, Player
Free

This app functions as a versatile media manager, player, and downloader. It allows offline playback, cloud integration for streaming and downloading, and supports a wide range of file formats. It also includes features like a file manager, playlist manager, and video-to-audio conversion.

Offline music and video playbackCloud integration (Dropbox, OneDrive)Full-featured download manager
📷 Photo & Video
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Fusion - Media Center
Fusion - Media Center
Fusion - Media Center
Discover, Track and Organize
Free

Organize and manage your personal media collection across all your Apple devices. Browse your library, discover new content with detailed information, and track your viewing progress. Customize your home screen for a personalized experience.

Connect to media serverBrowse personal media libraryDiscover new content
🎬 Entertainment
(117)
paid