Best Play Video Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 243+ play video apps on iOS, 19 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 Play Video Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PLAYit-All in One Video PlayerPLAYit-All in One Video PlayerFree4.3β˜… (594)YesYesNov 2026
2VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7β˜… (6K)NoNoNov 2026
3Video Player - All in OneVideo Player - All in OneFree4.6β˜… (7.4K)YesYesNov 2026
4MX Video Player HDMX Video Player HDFree4.5β˜… (30K)NoYesNov 2026
5MX Player - Video PlayerMX Player - Video PlayerFree4.6β˜… (4.9K)YesYesNov 2026
6KMPlayerKMPlayerFree4.3β˜… (3.3K)NoNoNov 2026
7Play: Save Videos Watch LaterPlay: Save Videos Watch LaterFree4.7β˜… (506)NoYesNov 2026
8Video Player|Play MediaVideo Player|Play MediaFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Play Video

4.3😊(594 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
PLAYit-All in One Video Player screenshot 1
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This app is a versatile media player for your iPhone, supporting HD video and audio playback of all formats. It offers cloud disk integration, floating and background playback for multitasking, and a video-to-audio converter. Enjoy features like online subtitles, gesture controls, and free instant games.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Intuitive and good ergonomics
  • πŸ‘ Nice quality
  • πŸ‘ Good app for music background
  • πŸ‘ Good
  • πŸ‘ Functions well
  • πŸ‘ Very good apps
  • πŸ‘ Muy bueno
  • πŸ‘ It's very good app
  • πŸ‘ Recommend
  • πŸ‘ Satisfactory
  • πŸ‘ Excellent
  • πŸ‘ I love everything about it
  • πŸ‘ Nice
  • πŸ‘ AMAZING APP!!!

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Not compatible for IPad Air2
  • πŸ› Audio Hearing Problem
  • πŸ› Big Issue
  • πŸ€– The android version of this app is way better than the iOS version
  • πŸ€– Too many commercials
  • πŸ› Crashing
  • πŸ› It's given here that it supports iPhone 6 but after downloading it's not working in my phone please find the problem and let me
  • πŸ› I never get a subtitle anytime I tried to down subtitles
  • πŸ› iTunes file transfer missing
  • πŸ› App crash
  • πŸ€– Too many pop up commercials
  • πŸ€– Malware - DO NOT DOWNLOAD
  • πŸ€– too much ads
  • πŸ› washed out colors
  • πŸ› Γ‡a ne marche pas
  • πŸ› Can't open mdisk files !
  • πŸ› this app is not good performance
  • πŸ› Soundproblem
  • πŸ› Fix
3.7😐(6K ratings)
Free
#24in Photo & Video
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This media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats without requiring conversion. It offers advanced subtitle support, playback speed control, and streaming capabilities from various sources. Users can also sync files directly from cloud storage or Wi-Fi sharing.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Plays everything
  • πŸ‘ Great for offline media
  • πŸ”’ No ads or subscriptions
  • πŸš€ Convenient file transfer
  • πŸ‘ Customizable playback

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy after updates
  • πŸ”‹ Drains battery
  • πŸ‘Ž Confusing UI/UX
  • πŸ› Unreliable network streaming
  • πŸ‘Ž Lacks basic features
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

  • πŸš€ Fast file conversion
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly interface
  • πŸš€ Plays a variety of video formats
  • πŸ‘ Useful for offline video playback
  • πŸ‘ Good overall app functionality

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Play Video

What are the best play video apps for iPhone?
PLAYit-All in One Video Player tops our play video apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 594 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top play video apps we rank are free to download, including PLAYit-All in One Video Player and VLC media player.
PLAYit-All in One Video Player shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ play video apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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