# A+ Player: All Video Format

> Play Videos from Phone/Web/IPTV/DLNA/SMB in HD/4K with PiP, HDR, and Subtitles

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `videoplayer.castify`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Castify
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 114,491
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (766 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-31
- **First published:** 2022-04-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=videoplayer.castify)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://castify.tv/privacy-videoplayer.htm](https://castify.tv/privacy-videoplayer.htm)

## Description

A+ Player is your ultimate video player designed to support all video formats from multiple sources including phone files, IPTV, DLNA, SMB, NAS, and web streams. It offers playback of various formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, M3U8, MOV, WMV, and many more.

Enjoy full HD, ultra HD, and 4K resolution videos with true HDR color support. The player supports subtitle loading both from local files and online sources, offers custom themes for personalization, and allows Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for multitasking. Features include flexible playback speeds (0.25x to 4x), easy volume and brightness control, screen mirroring on compatible Android devices, and support for audio and video from your SD card. Designed with a simple, distraction-free interface, A+ Player makes video watching seamless and enjoyable.

## Rankings

- #207,822 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `videoplayer.castify.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

A+ Player: All Video Format is praised for its wide video format support, smooth and high-quality playback, and overall reliability. Users appreciate its ability to handle formats like AV1 and display HDR content well. However, recurring issues with casting videos to TVs, lack of audio track selection, and some user interface limitations such as fast forward controls reduce the experience. Although generally user-friendly, occasional privacy and feature concerns were raised. Overall, it remains a preferred choice for versatile video playback.

### Pros

- Wide format support including new and advanced video formats like AV1 and HDR true color.
- Reliable and effective video playback performance.
- User-friendly and fast, making it a go-to video player for users.
- Good quality video playback appreciated by users.
- Ability to play videos that other players or devices couldn't handle.

### Cons

- Casting to TV devices often fails or is not supported properly, with multiple users mentioning issues with casting to Roku and other TVs.
- Lack of audio selection options during playback.
- Some users faced issues with intrusive features like forced screen lock.
- Limited fast forward controls and navigation features lacking (e.g., no swipe fast forward).
- Some concerns related to privacy/security incidents affecting user trust.

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