The mpv-android project has a video player fork for Android devices called mpvRx.

github.com/Riteshp2001/mpvRx
mpvRx homepage screenshot

About mpvRx

mpvRx is an Android video player based on libmpv. The project presents it as a serious video player with a calmer surface. It builds on the mpv-android experience with deeper customization, thermal-aware performance and extra playback tools.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Ad-free and tracker-free playback
  • Gesture controls for seeking, zoom and subtitles
  • 25+ color themes, including AMOLED pure black
  • Shader-based HDR pipeline with 77 bundled GLSL shaders
  • Four HDR modes, including BT.2100 PQ (HDR10) and HLG
  • Anime4K upscaling with 7 quality presets
  • Thermal monitoring during playback
Watch out for
  • Anime4K is automatically disabled for 4K and 8K content

mpvRx at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Details verified
Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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mpvRx FAQ

Can mpvRx cast to a TV?
Yes. It has a native Google Cast button and uses Google Cast device discovery to find Chromecast and Cast-enabled TVs.
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