VLC Media Player Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to VLC Media Player for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone alternative is Kodi, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to VLC Media Player and many of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to VLC Media Player are KMPlayer, GOM Player, jetAudio and Vox Music Player.

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VLC Media Player alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
  1. Kodi icon
     1496 likes

    Though Kodi can function as an alternative to VLC, its strengths lie in its robust cataloging of media and robust sorting and organization options for TV shows, movies, and music. Its media server capabilities are front and center, its playback functionality is nothing to sneeze at, and it can be used for th...

    72 Kodi alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV

    Top Kodi Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  TV Shows meta data support
    3.  Video library
    4.  Media Center
    5.  Media library
    6.  Support for IPTV
    7.  Media Server
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  Built-in Media Downloader
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  AirPlay Support
    Kodi iconVLC Media Player Icon

    Kodi VS VLC Media Player

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    Comments about Kodi as an Alternative to VLC Media Player
     
       
    Guest

    Kody is more oriented to being a fullscreen video/music cataloguing application, but it has an internal video/audio/iptv playing system with very good decoding capabilities like VLC and can be windowed as well

    Top positive commentSep 8, 2015
    6
    Lester Covax

    Kodi is a media server first and foremost. It's like comparing Google Docs to Microsoft Office.

    Top negative commentFeb 8, 2021
    5
    Guest

    Too Bloated. Not really meant for playing local video files

    Negative commentJan 10, 2025
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    • Most users think Kodi is a great VLC Media Player alternative.

    • Kodi is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to VLC Media Player.

    • Kodi is Free and Open SourceVLC Media Player is also Free and Open Source
  2. KMPlayer icon
     476 likes

    KMPlayer is often praised for its interface, which has been described as more functional and user-friendly than VLC or Media Player Classic Home Cinema. Its playlist manager is more akin to WinAmp's than it is to VLC or other video players, which makes it desirable for those with vast multimedia catalogs. It...

    156 KMPlayer alternatives
    KMPlayer 32bit

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    KMPlayer Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Supports H265 Codec
    4.  Support for Batch Mode
    KMPlayer iconVLC Media Player Icon

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    James Hunt

    Better interface and more features. For instance, KMP can skip one frame backwards, which VLC can't

    Positive commentAug 8, 2022
    1
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    • Most users think KMPlayer is a great VLC Media Player alternative.

    • KMPlayer is Free and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
  3. GOM Player icon
     241 likes

    GOM Player is a freeware media player. Key strengths are the ability to play the majority of media files without the need to obtain a codec, and the ability to play some broken media files, both advantages over traditional players, like Windows Media Player.

    136 GOM Player alternatives
    GOM Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Skinnable
    2.  Support for subtitles
    3.  Playback speed control
    4.  Customizable triggers
    5.  Integrated Codecs
    Bundleware

    The installer contains additional bloatware that can hijack your browser's settings. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    GOM Player iconVLC Media Player Icon

    GOM Player VS VLC Media Player

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    clydelyman

    Its effects are easier to use and it has an extensive Preferences selection; BE AWARE, they have a separate music player. I have both. the Reverb is solid. you can avoid the crapware by doing the first download from Ninite and just updating or do a custom install. To my knowledge GOM does not recored.

    Positive commentMar 7, 2017
    2
    Guest

    VLC Player looks like it belongs on a Windows 95 computer. GOM Player has a much more professional interface with lots of options.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2015
    -2
    Guest

    Support almost all types of video formats.

    Positive commentDec 21, 2017
    -1
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    • Most users think GOM Player is a great VLC Media Player alternative.

    • GOM Player is Freemium and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
    • GOM Player is LightweightVLC Media Player is not according to our users
  4. jetAudio icon
     53 likes

    JetAudio is integrated, multimedia software made of a single compact rack. Not only does it play various music and video files, it also has features such as CD burning, recording, and conversion to other file formats.

    106 jetAudio alternatives
    jetAudio Android

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Lossless Audio
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    6.  Built-in Equalizer
    7.  Trim audio
    jetAudio iconVLC Media Player Icon

    jetAudio VS VLC Media Player

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    Comments about jetAudio as an Alternative to VLC Media Player
     
    Guest

    is the best of the best, i've been using it for years and reads all formats, and plays audio and video with quality, best sound availble.

    Positive commentJun 23, 2016
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    • Most users think jetAudio is a great VLC Media Player alternative.

    • jetAudio is Freemium and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
    • jetAudio is LightweightVLC Media Player is not according to our users
  5. Vox Music Player icon
     111 likes

    It just sounds better! The beauty is in its simplicity, yet behind the minimal exterior lies a powerful music player with a ton of features & support for all audio formats you should ever need.

    146 Vox Music Player alternatives
    Vox Music Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    4.  Support for Audio Units Plugins
    5.  Sound Effects
    6.  Music Library
    Vox Music Player iconVLC Media Player Icon

    Vox Music Player VS VLC Media Player

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    Comments about Vox Music Player as an Alternative to VLC Media Player
     
    Guest

    Vox is an audio-only player

    Negative commentDec 8, 2017
    0
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    • Some users think Vox Music Player is a great VLC Media Player alternative, some don't.

    • Vox Music Player is Freemium and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
    • Vox Music Player is LightweightVLC Media Player is not according to our users
  6. Roon icon
     9 likes

    Roon identifies your music files and streams, and then overlays a ton of rich metadata to add context to what you're listening to. That information drives Roon's unique experience of browsing, discovering, and organizing music.

    230 Roon alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Synology C2

    Roon Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Artwork
    3.  Radio Player
    4.  Music Library
    Roon iconVLC Media Player Icon

    Roon VS VLC Media Player

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    • Roon is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to VLC Media Player.

    • Roon is Paid and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
  7. Plexamp icon
     12 likes

    Plexamp is a small music player for your desktop, with a number of unique features.Throw your best FLACs at it and experience sonic bliss!.

    143 Plexamp alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  AirPlay Support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Chromecast Support
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Playlists management
    9.  Electron based
    Plexamp iconVLC Media Player Icon

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