Best Media Parser Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the media parser category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 0+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Media Parser Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (5.8K)NoNoAug 2026
2Expert MediaExpert MediaFree4.8★ (7.5K)YesYesAug 2026
3Smarters Player LiteSmarters Player LiteFree4.8★ (432K)YesYesAug 2026
4Media Station XMedia Station XFree3.8★ (29)NoNoAug 2026
5KeepVid - Media Player & VaultKeepVid - Media Player & VaultFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
6Video Player - All in OneVideo Player - All in OneFree4.6★ (7.3K)YesYesAug 2026
7MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬Free4.5★ (3.7K)NoYesAug 2026
8Smarters ProSmarters ProFree4.5★ (8.2K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Media Parser

VLC media player#1

VLC media player by VideoLAN

Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.7😐(5.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#29in 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
Expert Media#2

Expert Media by Mehdi Reza Saadati

Media player, editor & gallery
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(7.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Useful more than all other apps
  • 🔥 Everything is perfect

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Slow thumbnail loading
  • 🔍 Delayed updates for new content
Smarters Player Lite#3

Smarters Player Lite by WHMCS SMARTERS

The Best Media Player
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😞(432K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 💻 Fantastic app on iPhone
  • 🎥 Amazing video quality
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎬 Great selection of content

Room to Improve

  • 🐢 Slow app loading times
  • 🔌 Casting issues with premium version
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality

More Media Parser apps to explore

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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
(29)
free
5
KeepVid - Media Player & Vault
KeepVid - Media Player & Vault
KeepVid - Media Player & Vault
Browser, Parser & Media Vault
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive media toolkit, allowing users to browse, parse links, and play various media formats. It offers advanced playback controls, a private browser mode, and secure file management with optional app locking.

One-tap link parsingAdjustable playback speedPicture-in-Picture mode
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
6
Video Player - All in One
Video Player - All in One
Video Player - All in One
HD Media Player, MKV, AVI, MP4
Free

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.

Supports all video formats (4K, HD, MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4)Supports all music and audio formatsMedia library and folder browsing
📷 Photo & Video
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
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
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Plexamp
Plexamp
Plexamp
Fall in love with your music!
Free

A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

Audiophile-grade playback (gapless, EQ, loudness leveling)Hypnotic visualizers and UltraBlur backgroundsPersonalized radio stations and Mix Builder
🎵 Music
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
11
zFuse - Media Player
zFuse - Media Player
zFuse - Media Player
TV Casting / IPTV / Emby
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Play any video format and encoding directly from your device or network storage without conversion. Enjoy advanced subtitle effects, gesture controls, and file management features. Supports media servers, TV casting, and privacy protection.

Plays all video formats and encodingsSupports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitlesNetwork playback from PC/NAS
🎬 Entertainment
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Media Converter - video to mp3
Media Converter - video to mp3
Media Converter - video to mp3
convert mp4,m4a, extract audio
Free

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.

Video to MP3 conversionAudio extractionRingtone maker
🔧 Utilities
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises: The Musician's App
Remove vocals or instruments
Free

This app uses AI to separate vocals and instruments from any song, allowing musicians to create custom backing tracks. It also offers features like pitch and speed adjustment, chord detection, and lyric transcription.

AI audio separation of stemsSmart metronomeAI lyric transcription
🎵 Music
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Buz TV - Watch Your Media
Buz TV - Watch Your Media
Buz TV - Watch Your Media
Smart live match source hub
Free

Organize and play your personal media streams from various sources in a private, customizable workspace. Features smart organization, flexible playback, and advanced controls for a seamless media experience.

Private media workspaceSmart organization and collectionsFlexible playback controls
🔍 Reference
(59)
free with in-app purchases
15
Format Converter: Photo&Video
Format Converter: Photo&Video
Format Converter: Photo&Video
Media, Image&Audio Compressor
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for converting and editing various media files, including videos, audio, images, and documents. It supports a wide range of formats and provides features like compression, trimming, and AI-powered vocal separation, transforming your mobile device into a multimedia workstation.

Video format conversionVideo compressionVideo editing (trimming, merging)
🔧 Utilities
(16)
free with in-app purchases
16
Emby
Emby
Emby
by Emby Media
Free

Unite your personal videos, music, and photos into a single, accessible library. Stream your media to any device with automatic on-the-fly conversion and elegant organization. Share with friends and family, and manage access with robust parental controls.

Personal media aggregationOn-the-fly media conversionElegant media organization
🎬 Entertainment
(648)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
UHF - Love your IPTV
UHF - Love your IPTV
UHF - Love your IPTV
IPTV & Media Center
Free

This IPTV player offers a comprehensive media center experience with advanced playback and content management tools. Enjoy features like global search, a unique touch-optimized EPG, catch-up support, and Picture-in-Picture mode. Download content for offline viewing and protect your privacy with integrated security features.

Global search across playlistsTouch-optimized EPGCatch-up support
🎬 Entertainment
(2.1K)
freemium
19
Forward - AI Media Hub
Forward - AI Media Hub
Forward - AI Media Hub
Cloud NAS Video 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
(670)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
(75)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Media Parser

What are the best media parser apps for iPhone?
VLC media player tops our media parser apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 5.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top media parser apps we rank are free to download, including VLC media player and Expert Media.
VLC media player has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
VLC media player is a free and open-source application that can play virtually all video and audio files directly without requiring conversion. It also supports streaming from various cloud services, network servers, and the web, along with advanced subtitle features and playback controls.
Key features include the ability to play all media formats without conversion, file synchronization with popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, streaming from network servers (SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), advanced subtitle support with full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control, and Chromecast rendering.