# AirPlayer - video player and network streaming app

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id369713694](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id369713694)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id369713694`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.00
- **Last updated:** 2016-01-21
- **First published:** 2010-05-19
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airplayer-video-player-and-network-streaming-app/id369713694)
- **Website:** [http://www.edavs.com/forum](http://www.edavs.com/forum)

## Description

AirPlayer lets you stream video, audio, and photos from UPnP/DLNA media servers to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. It automatically discovers media servers on your local network and supports manual server addition for viewing away from home, plus AirPlay streaming.

## Rankings

- #215,467 — Overall
- #13 — mediapanel

## Review summary

AirPlayer is praised for DLNA/NAS streaming across various servers and solid formats support, with easy setup and good playlist behavior. However, it suffers from maintenance and compatibility problems on newer iPhones, flaky server connections, and playback bugs. Remote access outside LAN is not supported, and some config/UI issues reduce reliability. Overall, it can work well for local streaming, but updates, stability, and server compatibility are major concerns.

### Pros

- Broad DLNA/NAS server compatibility (works with PS3 Media Server, Serviio, Twonky and other NAS setups) and generally easy to set up for local streaming.
- Good for both music and video playback, with ordered music playlists / reliable playlist behavior.
- Works well for streaming from NAS to Apple devices and can stream without needing a PC on.
- Supports a wide range of formats (including MKV) and includes transcoding capabilities.
- Simple, straightforward DLNA client experience for household use when it functions properly.

### Cons

- No longer well maintained; compatibility with current iPhones/iOS versions is poor and updates have stalled, leading to unresolved issues.
- Flaky DLNA connectivity and server compatibility (long startup times, server detected but no file list, stuttering or skipping with certain servers like Twonky/Serviio).
- No remote access outside the local network to NAS, limiting use cases to LAN only.
- Playback instability and bugs (crashes when seeking/fast-forwarding, frequent playback glitches, and occasional inability to request or load media).
- Configuration/UI issues (cannot delete a config, destination settings can reset mid-playback) and general reliability concerns.

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