What can VidHub play?
- Video: MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM, RMVB, DivX, VOB, MPG, 3GP, OGV, MP4, MOV, M4V, TS, M2TS
- Audio: FLAC, MP3, AAC, ALAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, Opus, WMA, APE
- Apple's native player for MP4 and MOV, a VLC-based engine for everything else
Where can it play from?
- Videos on your iPhone or iPad (Files, Photos)
- NAS and computers over SMB or WebDAV, found on your Wi-Fi
- Synology and fnOS NAS
- Jellyfin, Emby and Plex servers
- Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
- Direct video links and Wi-Fi Transfer from a browser
How does it handle subtitles?
- SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT and SUB files next to the video
- Subtitle tracks inside the file
- Font, size, color, outline, background and timing
- On-device subtitle generation and translation
What is the player like?
- Swipe for volume, brightness and seeking
- 0.5x–2x speed, sleep timer, bookmarks, resume
- Audio track switching, aspect ratio, repeat and shuffle
- Picture in Picture and AirPlay for MP4, MOV and M4V
- Apple Watch remote
How does it organize a library?
- Folders, favorites, ratings, playlists and search
- Sort by title, date, size, duration, rating, last played
- Watch history and Continue Watching
- Downloads for offline viewing
Is my library private?
- No account, no ads, no tracking
- App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID
- Incognito Mode keeps viewing out of history
- Optional iCloud Sync through your private iCloud
Free and Pro
Free
Play videos on your device, from network shares (SMB, WebDAV, Synology, fnOS; free from VidHub 1.3) and from direct links. All formats, subtitles and gestures included.
VidHub Pro
Adds Jellyfin, Emby and Plex servers, cloud storage, downloads, Wi-Fi Transfer, Picture in Picture, AirPlay, iCloud Sync, sleep timer, subtitle styling and generation, App Lock and all color themes. Monthly or annual subscription (the annual plan starts with a free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase; prices are shown in the app.
Questions
Can VidHub play MKV files on iPhone?
Yes. MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM and 20+ other formats play without converting. MP4 and MOV use Apple's native player; everything else uses a VLC-based engine.
Can VidHub stream from my NAS?
Yes. Add an SMB or WebDAV share (Synology and fnOS work too) or pick one VidHub finds on your Wi-Fi, then browse and play. Network shares are free from VidHub 1.3.
Does VidHub work with Jellyfin, Emby and Plex?
Yes, with VidHub Pro: sign in to your server, browse your libraries and stream to iPhone and iPad. VidHub is an independent app and is not affiliated with Jellyfin, Emby or Plex.
Can VidHub create subtitles?
Yes. With VidHub Pro it can generate subtitles on your device using speech recognition and translate them into another language.
Does Picture in Picture work with MKV?
Picture in Picture and AirPlay work for formats iOS plays natively (MP4, MOV, M4V). MKV and other formats play in the app's VLC-based engine.
Which languages is VidHub in?
50: every language the App Store supports, including Hindi, Bangla, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Slovenian.
Does VidHub collect my data?
No account, no ads, no tracking. See the privacy policy for the details, including how subscriptions are processed.