Best Playback Now Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ playback now 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 Playback Now Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Playback NowPlayback NowFree3.7★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
2KMPlayerKMPlayerFree4.3★ (3.3K)NoNoNov 2026
3Fileplay - Documents PlayerFileplay - Documents PlayerFree4.6★ (4.2K)YesNoOct 2026
4NamoPlayerNamoPlayerFree5.0★ (13)NoNoOct 2026
5PikCube Pro: Movie Stream PlayPikCube Pro: Movie Stream PlayFree—YesYesOct 2026
6QuickPlayer - Music & VideoQuickPlayer - Music & VideoFree—YesYesOct 2026
7Cloud Music Player: SoundyCloud Music Player: SoundyFree4.4★ (74)NoNoOct 2026
8nPlayer LitenPlayer LiteFree4.6★ (3.8K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Playback Now

3.7(3 ratings)
Free
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Access all your conference content in one place with a single login. Stream available sessions, search by presenter or topic, and download materials for offline viewing. Create playlists of your favorite sessions for convenient learning.

KMPlayer#2

KMPlayer by PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Perfect Video Player
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.3😐(3.3K ratings)
Free
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A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Well-designed interface
  • 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
  • 🚀 Excellent media player
  • 🚀 Best video player on iOS
  • 🚀 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 🚀 Great features
  • 🚀 Versatile media player

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Video playback issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Subtitles not working
  • 🐛 Brightness issues
  • 🐛 Audio problems
  • 🐛 Networking issues
  • 🐛 Missing features from previous versions
  • 🐛 Unreliable file management
  • 🐛 Slow performance
Fileplay - Documents Player#3
4.6😐(4.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Play any file from your device, iCloud, or cloud storage providers. Enjoy advanced playback controls like speed adjustment, queuing, and background picture-in-picture. Optimize your listening experience with a bass booster and efficient battery usage.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🎉 Fantastic app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔇 Audio ads disruptive
  • 🔋 Drains battery

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FAQ about Playback Now

What are the best playback now apps for iPhone?
Playback Now tops our playback now apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top playback now apps we rank are free to download, including Playback Now and KMPlayer.
Playback Now has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ playback now apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.