WatchVideo Player
WatchVideo Player is #17 in Photo & Video Paid in Canada and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026
Photo & Video PaidWatchVideo Player at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A paid utility app enabling Apple Watch users to play video files offline directly on their wrist. The app holds a strong #2 position in the Netherlands Photo & Video Paid charts, with moderate traction in India and Thailand.
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WatchVideo Player on the App Store
App details
WatchVideo Player downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WatchVideo Player's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Photo & VideoPaid | #17 |
 Germany | Photo & VideoPaid | #32 |
 Saudi Arabia | Photo & VideoPaid | #18 |
| Saudi Arabia | All AppsPaid | #146 |
 Poland | Photo & VideoPaid | #49 |
 Netherlands | Photo & VideoPaid | #64 |
Apps near WatchVideo Player on the chart
Photo & Video Paid, around #17.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about WatchVideo Player
From the 48 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's ability to play local videos and audio on Apple Watch, often calling it the best solution for this niche. However, recent updates have caused significant frustration due to broken volume controls, transfer issues, and missing playback features like scrubbing or auto-play.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “It is very well thought out, and every option you could possibly want is there”
- Useful: “Works well, & well worth the price”
- Crashes & bugs: “the volume is not working on the watch”
- Updates: “Critical update needed: show time, enable background play, enable start from beginning”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “App is not working on my phone and iwatch”
- Updates: “Stopped working/loading videos, please update”
About WatchVideo Player
● Play videos at high quality
● Play offline at any time
● Use the Apple Watch speaker or headphones
● Play all & shuffle options
● Resume playback from last position
● Organize with folders
● Now Playing app support
● Add podcasts & audiobooks
● Play directly from your watch faces
● Sort by recently played, name, duration, or when added
● Choose from four different display options
● Fast forward or rewind videos, by tapping the player progress bar
Add media:
● From iPhone, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, & more sources
● Using a url (YouTube not currently supported)
● From other apps, such as Photos and Mail
Video supported:
● MP4, MOV, M4V
For audio we recommend our dedicated audio app WatchAudio.
Audio files supported:
● MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIF, AIFF, AU, CAF, FLAC
● M4B (audiobooks non-protected)
Latest updates
Store changes
What WatchVideo Player changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
