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Channels Pro
apps.apple.com/us/app/channels-pro-iptv-player…Also covers downloads and ios
Channels Pro provides an iPhone IPTV player for streaming live television.
Alternatives
The Best VLC Alternatives in 2026
18 alternatives3 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like VLC? Here are 18 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 1 are open source.
VLC for iPhone and iPad is a free, open-source media player from VideoLAN, with support for local files, network streams, subtitles and playback speed controls.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionChannels ProChannels Pro provides an iPhone IPTV player for streaming…Free or freemium optionProTubeProTube: Video Browser is an iPhone and iPad app that works…Open source optionUTMVirtual machine app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Another optionTVBAnywhereTVBAnywhere North America streams TVB programs with English…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Channels Pro | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 2 | TVBAnywhere | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 3 | ProTube | Freemium | Not stated | iOS |
| 4 | UTM | — | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| 5 | Tubi | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 6 | Web Video Cast | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | Keynote | Freemium | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 8 | NetNewsWire | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 9 | Gemini | Freemium | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 10 | Body Clock | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
All VLC alternatives
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TVBAnywhere
apps.apple.com/app/id1191642382Also covers downloads and ios
TVBAnywhere North America streams TVB programs with English subtitles.
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Also covers downloads and ios · same kind of app
ProTube: Video Browser is an iPhone and iPad app that works as a browser for video websites.
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Also covers ios · same kind of app
Virtual machine app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
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Tubi
apps.apple.com/app/id886445756Also covers downloads and ios
Tubi offers free streaming of movies, live television, sports, and news through its iPhone app.
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Web Video Cast
apps.apple.com/app/web-video-cast-browser-to-t…Also covers downloads and ios
Web Video Cast streams videos from a browser on an iPhone to a connected television.
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Also covers downloads and ios
Keynote lets users design and present slide presentations on iPhone and iPad.
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NetNewsWire
apps.apple.com/app/id1480640210Also covers downloads and ios
With NetNewsWire, users can read RSS feeds on iPhone and iPad and follow incoming news.
9
Also covers downloads and ios
Google Gemini is an AI assistant app from Google, available on iPhone and iPad with optional in-app purchases.
10
Body Clock
apps.apple.com/app/id869648628Also covers downloads and ios
Owaves: My BodyClock is a circadian calendar and tracker for iPhone and iPad.
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BlackMagic Camera
apps.apple.com/app/id6449580241Also covers downloads and ios
Blackmagic Design provides a camera app for recording video on iPhone and iPad.
12
Google Slides
apps.apple.com/us/app/google-slides/id879478102Also covers downloads and ios
Google Slides lets users create and collaborate on presentations from iPhone and iPad.
13
ChatGPT
apps.apple.com/app/id6448311069Also covers downloads and ios
OpenAI provides an iOS app for accessing ChatGPT, its AI assistant, on an iPhone or iPad.
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Color Widgets
apps.apple.com/app/id1531594277Also covers downloads and ios
Color Widgets offers home screen themes, icons, and quotes for iPhone and iPad.
15
Picsew
apps.apple.com/app/id1208145167Also covers downloads and ios
Picsew stitches screenshots and offers annotation and mockup tools on iPhone and iPad.
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Also covers ios
Highlights helps readers annotate PDFs and extract notes, images, tables, and citations on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
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Bear
bear.appAlso covers ios
Bear provides a Markdown editor for writing and organizing notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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iSkin
iskin.tooliphone.netAlso covers ios
iSkin helps users create and install custom themes for iPhone and iPad without a jailbreak.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Keynote14 alternativesProTube14 alternativesNetNewsWire18 alternativesColor Widgets16 alternativesUTM14 alternativesBlackMagic Camera14 alternatives
What is the best alternative to VLC?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to VLC are Channels Pro, TVBAnywhere, and ProTube.
Is there a free alternative to VLC?
Yes. ProTube, Keynote, and Gemini are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to VLC?
Yes: UTM.
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