Pavel Jelic To play multimedia on Apple devices, you can use countless different programs that are worth it. Of course, there are also native solutions, but unfortunately they may not offer the requested functions, or they may simply not be sufficient. So that you too can play multimedia on your iPhone or Mac without restrictions, we have prepared a list of the best applications for playing multimedia on Apple devices. We've selected the top 5 for each platform - now all you have to do is choose. Whatever you choose, you will definitely not be stupid and you will be able to play Christmas stories or movies without any problems.
The best iOS media player apps
VLC for Mobile
If you use a player on your computer or Mac, it is very likely that it is VLC Media Player. This player is really extremely popular, as it can play almost all formats, and it is also easy to use. If you like VLC, you should know that it is also available for iPhone. Of course, the mobile version of the application is slightly truncated, although you can still play practically everything in it. It supports syncing with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and iTunes, and can even stream via WiFi. It also supports sharing via SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA and the web. Of course, the possibility of changing the playback speed, support for subtitles, and the icing on the imaginary cake is the application for Apple TV.
MX Video Player
MX Video Player offers many great features that most users will appreciate. Even this player can work with practically all different video formats, so you can play practically anything within it. This is a free application that allows you to play audio in addition to videos. There is a function to display subtitles for movies, which can be useful for foreign language movies or series. It can easily connect to your photo library and Apple Music, and you can also create playlists in it. You can then lock individual files with a password so that no one else can access them. Anyway, MX Video Player has quite a few ads that you can remove for a small fee.
You can download MX Video Player here
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infuse 7
Are you looking for a comprehensive multimedia player with which you will be able to play any content on all your devices without any problems? If so, then Infuse 7 is exactly what you are looking for. With the help of this player, you can create your own multimedia library, which is then synchronized across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. It goes without saying that practically all formats are supported, so there is no need to convert anything before starting. Simply add multimedia to the application and watch immediately. There's also support for AirPlay, Dolby Vision, subtitles and many other features you'll love. The environment is also very simple and intuitive.
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PlayerXtreme Media Player
PlayerXtreme Media Player offers many features that may come in handy. It is a high-performance player, within which you can play virtually any video. So you don't have to worry about the format and possible conversion before playing. The interface of PlayerXtreme Media Player is very simple and intuitive, you will get used to it almost immediately. Among the functions, we can mention playback via NAS, Wi-Fi disk, Mac, PC and DLNA/UPnP without the need for conversion. There is also support for AirPlay and Google Cast, and control can then take place via gestures. The app is free, but you have to pay to use its full potential.
You can download PlayerXtreme Media Player here
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Movie Player 3
Although this simple application can only deal with video files, it could still come in handy. There is support for classic functions such as importing files via iTunes, playing movies stored on Dropbox or simply launching e-mail attachments. If the basic functions are not enough for you, you can buy an equalizer, more supported audio codecs, the ability to encrypt folders, streaming from FTP servers, the ability to adjust the color values of videos or support subtitles.
You can download Movie Player 3 here
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The best macOS apps for playing media
IINA
IINA has a modern graphical interface that is simple and clean. The appearance of the player fits in with contemporary applications and design. But it is not only the design that makes the IINA player a quality and modern player. This is mainly due to the framework used and also the fact that IINA supports functions in the form of Force Touch or Picture-in-Picture, but there is also support for the Touch Bar. We can also mention the dark mode support, if you want Dark Mode, which you can set either "hard", or it will take into account the current system mode. In addition, we can also mention the possibility of using the Online Subtitles function to display subtitles for movies without downloading, Music Mode for playing music, or the Plugin System, thanks to which you can add various functions to the IINA application using plugins. You can really open any video in IINA, I've personally been using this application for several years and I can't let it go.
You can download the IINA here
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VLC Media Player
Above in the list of best iOS media player apps, I mentioned VLC for Mobile app which offers countless great features. However, this application was created thanks to the original VLC Media Player, which is available on PCs and Macs. VLC Media Player is one of the most popular multimedia playback applications. And there is nothing to be surprised about, because thanks to it you can play any format. The developers tried above all to make the control as comfortable as possible, but of course that is not all that you get with this program. The biggest advantages include streaming files from Internet links, hard drives and other sources, converting video or converting songs recorded on CD to several available audio formats. And much more. In addition, VLC is available completely free of charge.
You can download VLC Media Player here
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5KPlayer
If for some reason the aforementioned VLC or IINA does not suit you, try the functionally similar player 5KPlayer. We have already mentioned this player a few times in our magazine and had the opportunity to review it completely. Thanks to this, we are able to say that this is a really high-quality application that is worth it. In addition to supporting most video and audio files, the ability to crop video and the ability to play Internet radio, it also boasts the ability to stream via AirPlay or DLNA. If you want to learn more about 5K Player, I recommend reading our review, which will tell you whether it is the ideal candidate for you to try.
You can download 5KPlayer here
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plex
The Plex player is certainly not one of the most popular. But this does not necessarily mean that it is a low-quality application - quite the contrary. You can also play almost any format in Plex player. In addition, there is synchronization between all your devices, which means that if you start playing a movie on your Mac, for example, you can watch it on your iPhone, picking up exactly where you left off. But Plex is not only available on Apple devices. You can use it, for example, on Windows, Android, Xbox and others. So if you watch content on multiple devices, you could definitely like Plex.
elmedia
Elmedia Player for Mac offers really many features that you might find useful. Primarily, it can play all common video formats, so you won't have to worry about any conversion etc. You can play various HD formats in this player without any problems, but you can also share the content to Apple TV or a smart TV, or you can use AirPlay or DLNA. When playing in Elmedia, you can change the playback speed or manage and display subtitles. One of the cool features is the built-in browser, where you can browse the web without leaving Elmedia Player. You can then find videos on the web that Elmedia can play, and you can also bookmark them so you can return to them at any time. The basic version of this application is free, if you would like advanced features, you will have to pay.
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Plex for me TOP. It can do everything, a great database, applications for all devices, anywhere in the world I can watch my movie library in an application with controls similar to Netflix
I will also sign under PLEX, if a person has a NAS or a server, he can play anything, because he can transcode. Better application, but it costs a lot, on the other hand, it is worth every CZK. Otherwise, there is an alternative in the form of Emba, defacto the same