Best Video Player App

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the video player app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Video Player App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (6K)NoNoNov 2026
2MX Video Player HDMX Video Player HDFree4.5★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
3Video Player - All in OneVideo Player - All in OneFree4.6★ (7.4K)YesYesNov 2026
4PLAYit-All in One Video PlayerPLAYit-All in One Video PlayerFree4.3★ (592)YesYesOct 2026
5PotPlayer - HD Video PlayerPotPlayer - HD Video PlayerFree3.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026
6Liftplay: Stream Video PlayerLiftplay: Stream Video PlayerFree4.0★ (1)YesYesMay 2026
7VidTube - PIP Video PlayerVidTube - PIP Video PlayerFree4.0★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
8Vidmax : Video Player & EditorVidmax : Video Player & EditorFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Video Player App

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
MX Video Player HD#2

MX Video Player HD by Gajera Himmatbhai

Video Player Music Player
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😞(30K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including HD and Ultra HD. It offers features like gesture controls for volume and brightness, folder browsing, and automatic video selection from your device's storage. Additionally, it includes a music player with MP3 cutting and conversion capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great video playback
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Useful features

Room to Improve

  • 🚨 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
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 Video Player App

What is the best video player app for iPhone?
VLC media player tops our video player app ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top video player app we rank are free to download, including VLC media player and MX Video Player HD.
VLC media player has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ video player app on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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