RiveoGet the app
Video player for iPhone, iPad & Mac

A native video player for iPhone, iPad and Macthat plays your whole library.

Riveo plays MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files from Plex, Emby and Jellyfin servers, SMB, NFS, WebDAV and FTP shares, cloud drives and IPTV playlists, on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision video, subtitles, multiple audio tracks, Picture in Picture, AirPlay and offline downloads.

It is built natively for Apple platforms, so it feels at home on each device rather than stretched between them.

Free download. No account required. Riveo PRO is optional.

Riveo media library on Mac showing movies and shows from Plex, Jellyfin and Emby in one view
Getting started

How to get started on iPhone, iPad or Mac

  1. 01

    Install from the App Store

    Riveo is one download for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV and requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 or later.
  2. 02

    Add a source

    Add a media server, a NAS share, a cloud drive or an IPTV playlist from Add a Source. Sign in once; credentials stay securely on the device.
  3. 03

    Let iCloud carry your setup

    Compatible app data can sync through your private iCloud, so the sources you add on iPhone are ready on iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
  4. 04

    Watch anywhere

    Stream at home, AirPlay to a TV, use Picture in Picture while you do something else, or download for the flight.
What you get

Why Riveo on iPhone, iPad and Mac

MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS

Play MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files with 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision video and multiple audio tracks.

Subtitles done properly

Choose subtitle and audio tracks from the player without leaving the picture.

Picture in Picture and AirPlay

Keep watching in a floating window on iPhone, iPad and Mac, or send the picture to a TV with AirPlay.

Offline downloads

Save titles from your servers, shares and cloud drives and watch without a connection.

Private by default

There is no Riveo account, no ads and no tracking. Credentials are stored securely on your device, and on Apple devices compatible app data can sync through your private iCloud. On iPhone and iPad you can lock the app with Face ID.
Riveo Discover on iPad showing trending movies and whether they are in your connected libraries
The useful details

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Read the full FAQ or get in touch.

Can Riveo play MKV files on iPhone and iPad? +

Yes. Riveo plays MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files from servers, network shares, cloud drives and downloads on iPhone and iPad.

Is there a Mac version of Riveo? +

Yes. Riveo runs natively on Mac and is included in the same App Store download as the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV versions.

Does Riveo support AirPlay and Picture in Picture? +

Yes. Send video to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible television, and keep watching in a floating Picture in Picture window on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Which iOS version does Riveo require? +

Riveo requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 or later.

Is Riveo free on iPhone, iPad and Mac? +

Riveo is free to use and most features work at no cost. Riveo PRO unlocks additional features and is ad-free, offered as a monthly or annual subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Current prices are shown in the app and on the store listing.

Ready to press play?

Riveo is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, and on Google Play for Android phones, tablets and Android TV.