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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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Ranking History

Category #10

7/16/2025

#47

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7/15/2025

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7/14/2025

#39

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7/11/2025

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7/10/2025

#39

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7/9/2025

#36

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

DsrtTrkr
6/24/2025

New VLC user. Got tired of Apple's ridiculous app ("Music"). Searched and tried many media apps and finally settled on VLC for my music library on ios and osx. I do use another app for video on osx, and I have to say that if they had an app for ios, a CarPlay compatible app I probably would not be writing this review. So far I am very happy with the VLC apps on both platforms and working to learn how to use to full potential. So far, so good... New VLC user. Got tired of Apple's ridiculous app ("Music"). Searched and tried many media apps and finally settled on VLC for my music library on ios and osx.I do use another app for video on osx, and I have to say that if they had an app for ios, a CarPlay compatible app I probably would not be writing this review.So far I am very happy with the VLC apps on both platforms and working to learn how to use to full potential.

GeekieNana
6/23/2025

EDIT: Thank you for getting back to me with this information! I will update my review. Well, this was a bust. They don’t tell you that you have to have a computer to connect your iPad so that you can get this work. I do not have a computer. All my files are either local to my iPad or in Dropbox or in iCloud. There is no way to get the files into VLC. I’m very disappointed! VLC for iPad EDIT: Thank you for getting back to me with this information! I will update my review. Well, this was a bust. They don’t tell you that you have to have a computer to connect your iPad so that you can get this work. I do not have a computer. All my files are either local to my iPad or in Dropbox or in iCloud. There is no way to get the files into VLC. I’m very disappointed!

DinoMmite
6/30/2025

I can finally let the songs play themselves in the car. That is just the best. I was just using the files app to listen to my own music. 5* YES I can finally let the songs play themselves in the car. That is just the best. I was just using the files app to listen to my own music. 5*

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!

App Details

Developer

VideoLAN

Platform

ios

Rating

3.6

Last Updated

7/9/2025