nPlayer
nPlayer: A paid player for broad mobile, macOS, network, cloud and casting playback. Ranked #25 of 75 in Media Player Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for mobile users accessing many network and cloud sources.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forMobile users accessing many network and cloud sources
- Free planNo
- Network playbackYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Plays video, audio and image files without conversion
- Supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS and UPnP/DLNA
- Offers multi-track subtitles, styling and casting controls
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Supported platforms are limited to iOS, Android and macOS
- 4K playback is not explicitly documented
Our verdict on nPlayer
nPlayer is a paid media player for iPhone, iPad, Android devices and compatible Apple silicon Macs. It handles video, audio, image and subtitle files without conversion, with support for formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLAC and MP3. Its audience is primarily mobile users who want one app for local files, network locations, cloud services and external displays rather than a player focused only on device storage.
Its strongest distinction is the breadth of playback sources. nPlayer can connect through WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, SMB/CIFS and UPnP/DLNA, while cloud access includes Box, Dropbox, OneDrive and Yandex Disk. Chromecast and Smart TV casting extend playback beyond the handset or computer. File, folder and playlist management add organization tools, and playback speed, resume, repeat and screen-lock controls cover common viewing and listening needs.
Subtitle handling and playback flexibility add depth for users with varied media libraries. The app supports subtitle files, multi-track subtitles and SSA/ASS styling, alongside hardware acceleration for supported codecs. It also provides playlist management and broad format support across video and audio files. The trade-off is a paid model with no free plan, and the platform range is narrower than a cross-platform desktop player because it is limited to iOS, Android and macOS. Choose nPlayer for mobile-centered access to network and cloud media; choose an alternative if free access, broader platform coverage or explicitly documented 4K playback is essential.
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nPlayer fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Network playback | Yes |
| Subtitle support | Yes |
| Format support | MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, ASF, FLV, OGV, RMVB, TP, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes |
| 4K playback | Not verified |
| License model | One-time |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, SMB/CIFS, UPnP/DLNA … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | nplayer.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
nPlayer integrations
nPlayer lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- WebDAV
- FTP
- SFTP
- HTTP
- SMB/CIFS
- UPnP/DLNA
- Box
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- Yandex Disk
- Chromecast
- Smart TV
Alternatives to nPlayer
- VLC media playerA broad, capable free player for local, network, and streamed media across major platforms.9.4
- mpvA flexible, scriptable player for users who prefer control over convenience.9.1
- KMPlayerA broad media player with strong format, network, cloud, and casting support.9.0
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