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VLC Media Player: Media Player

by VideoLAN

3.6
IOSPhoto & Video

VLC Media Player is a free, open-source cross-platform app that plays movies, shows, and music in most formats without conversion. Enjoy file synchronization, advanced subtitles, multi-track audio, and playback speed control. It's a go-to media player on all platforms.

About VLC media player

VLC Media Player is a versatile, free, and open-source multimedia player for iOS. Enjoy seamless playback of all your favorite movies, TV shows, and music in almost any format, eliminating the need for format conversions. VLC supports file synchronization with popular cloud services like Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, Box, and iCloud Drive, as well as direct downloads and Wi-Fi sharing. Stream media effortlessly from SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, and UPnP/DLNA media servers, plus content directly from the web. VLC offers advanced subtitle support, including full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control, and Chromecast rendering. One user raves, "This is my go to media player on all platforms... No clutter, no ads just download and go." Another happy user says, "I was able to transfer my files from a windows 10 laptop wirelessly through wifi to an iphone." VLC truly shines as a comprehensive video player and music player. It's completely free and open source, ensuring a user-friendly, ad-free experience. Enjoy your favorite content with ease and flexibility using this powerful multimedia player. One user says, "I can finally let the songs play themselves in the car. That is just the best."

Key Features

  • Play movies, shows, and music in most formats
  • Synchronize files with cloud services and Wi-Fi sharing
  • Stream from SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP/DLNA media servers
  • Control playback speed

Why Users Love It

Plays almost any format
Offers seamless cloud synchronization
Provides advanced subtitle support
Streams from various media servers
""This is my go to media player on all platforms... No clutter, no ads just download and go." (5/5) – 109 chars"

Perfect for: Perfect for users seeking a versatile, free media player with broad format support and streaming capabilities.

Screenshots

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Current Rank

#42

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Best Rank

#35

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Average Rank

#39

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User Reviews

Tomato and onion rings
6/24/2025

I got this app and it was awesome and I wish you do not have to put your music on the app I wish it had music not from your notes or anything and but I love it so much and this app is really good and you can put photos and videos in there Good app but I got this app and it was awesome and I wish you do not have to put your music on the app I wish it had music not from your notes or anything and but I love it so much and this app is really good and you can put photos and videos in there

Abdullah Al Jobayer
5/24/2025

I have been using this player for almost 3 years now .. it meets all my requirements also play directly from my NAS.. Best Video Player I have been using this player for almost 3 years now .. it meets all my requirements also play directly from my NAS..

solid_snake_69
5/24/2025

Edit: I’ve been using this app as a main source of music; I really like it. It basically does everything you need it to in terms of a person who only does local files music library. A couple of glitches/bugs I’ve found? 1) My library was rescanned without even commanding it to once. 2) There was a completely different ‘now playing’ interface that popped up when I hit the now playing banner at the bottom. 3) Sometimes the long text will still scroll regardless of it being off or not, in the albums section of an artist (but will stop if you open an album then back out.) 4) & Lastly, if you make a queue of songs and for some reason close the app, when you open it again, your queue will be gone. (Not trying to sound naggy; Just thought I’d bring this to your attention. Will donate soon! ❤️✌🏽) The best media player Edit:I’ve been using this app as a main source of music; I really like it. It basically does everything you need it to in terms of a person who only does local files music library. A couple of glitches/bugs I’ve found? 1) My library was rescanned without even commanding it to once. 2) There was a completely different ‘now playing’ interface that popped up when I hit the now playing banner at the bottom. 3) Sometimes the long text will still scroll regardless of it being off or not, in the albums section of an artist (but will stop if you open an album then back out.) 4) & Lastly, if you make a queue of songs and for some reason close the app, when you open it again, your queue will be gone. (Not trying to sound naggy; Just thought I’d bring this to your attention. Will donate soon! ❤️✌🏽)

Ross0203113
5/29/2025

This app saves some of my old devices to throw in the bin. Also how generous the devs are! Love and respect This app saves some of my old devices to throw in the bin. Also how generous the devs are!

lkm0912
7/5/2025

I was able to transfer my files from a windows 10 laptop wirelessly through wifi to an iphone. Thank you people of the traffic cone I was able to transfer my files from a windows 10 laptop wirelessly through wifi to an iphone.

App Details

Developer

VideoLAN

Platform

ios

Rating

3.6

Last Updated

8/9/2025