RealPlayer

What RealPlayer is

RealPlayer is a media product for playing and downloading video and audio across desktop and mobile devices. It supports network playback and subtitles, with formats including FLV, MOV, MPEG-4, H.264, MP4, AVI, RealVideo, WMV, 3GP, MPEG-2, MKV, WebM, VOB, MP3, M4A, AAC, RealAudio, WMA, WAV, and IVR. RealPlayer is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its Free plan costs $0.00 per free and includes downloads up to 720p. Other listed plans specify higher download or storage allowances: Downloader Express supports 8K downloads; Plus supports 8K downloads and 1GB of cloud storage for 1 year; Premium includes 25GB of cloud storage and use on 3 computers. The product uses a subscription license model. RealPlayer is made by RealPlayer, which was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. Its broad format support, playback features, and availability across desktop and mobile platforms make it suitable for people who work with media on different devices.

Who it suits

RealPlayer suits people who play or download video and audio on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android devices. Its support for network playback, subtitles, and many media formats may fit users with varied media files, while plan choices specify different download and storage allowances.

Limits

The Free plan includes downloads up to 720p. The Plus plan lists 1GB of cloud storage for 1 year, and Premium lists 25GB of cloud storage and use on 3 computers.

Getting started

1. Visit the RealPlayer website.
2. Choose the Free plan or one of the listed subscription plans.
3. Install or access RealPlayer on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android.
4. Use network playback and subtitle support with supported media formats.

Verdict

Pick RealPlayer if you want playback and download support across desktop and mobile platforms, with broad format coverage. The Free plan is limited to 720p downloads; other listed plans specify higher download or storage allowances.