# Forward - AI Media Hub

> Cloud NAS Video Player

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6503940939](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6503940939)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6503940939`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** 宋帅 郑
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (671 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-14
- **First published:** 2024-10-04
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forward-ai-media-hub/id6503940939)
- **Website:** [https://forward.inch.red](https://forward.inch.red/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://forward.inch.red/doc/privacy/](http://forward.inch.red/doc/privacy/)

## Description

Forward redefines video playback by pairing an AI-driven media library with a high-performance player. It automatically catalogs your movies, series, seasons, and episodes, fetching metadata and covers from TMDB to keep your library organized and visually appealing. It also enables seamless multi-source access from cloud storage, Emby, Jellyfin, Stremio, and more.

With 4K/HDR support, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a polished, gesture-friendly interface, Forward delivers cinema-quality viewing. Customize your homepage, manage playback with ease, enjoy smart subtitles, and access cloud and local resources via Alibaba Cloud Drive and WebDav.

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise Forward\* for its beautiful, polished UI and rich, customizable features that make it easy to use. Many note smooth performance and fast playback, along with a compelling poster-wall interface. The main downsides repeatedly mentioned are a paywall/subscription requirement, lack of Plex support, and a few concerns about playback quality. A Mac native version is also wished for. Overall, users see strong potential and fast development, with the app delivering a premium feel and broad functionality, while facing typical early-adopter tradeoffs.

### Pros

- Beautiful, polished UI/interface
- Rich features with high customization and useful functions
- User-friendly interface and easy to use
- Smooth playback and fast startup
- Active development with rapid progress and updates

### Cons

- Subscription/paywall to access features
- No Plex support at the moment
- Playback experience needs improvement
- Missing macOS native version
- Occasional bugs

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6503940939)