Watch without Pausing.
Play local video files alongside your background audio. Perfect for exercise, studying, and silent multitasking. No interruptions, no ads. 100% free.
Free, Forever — No Ads. No Paywalls.
Every Scheer Apps project is a gift — created so everyone can access useful tools, no matter their ability to pay. This app has no ads, no locked features, and no tracking.
A gift means everyone gets the full experience. If you’ve found it useful, you can say thanks in a few small ways.
- ⭐ Rate or share the app to help others discover it
- 💬 Send feedback or feature ideas — I’d love to hear from you
- ☕️ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (one-time or monthly)
Features
Background Mixing
Keeps Spotify, Podcasts, and Music playing while the video runs.
Picture-in-Picture
Floating video window allows you to multitask in other apps.
Files Integration
Direct access to your iCloud Drive and local iPhone storage.
Independent Volume
Adjust the video volume separately from your main system audio.
App Preview
Get a glimpse of the app.
FAQ
Backdrop uses a custom audio session that tells iOS to allow other apps to keep playing audio while it runs its own video stream.
Yes! No ads. No in-app purchases. Backdrop Player is completely free to download and use. If you enjoy it, consider buying my a coffee on Ko-Fi.
Completely. Backdrop Player does not use analytics, does not track usage, and does not sell data. Everything stays on your device.