Movist
Universal version latest seen at v2.14.3 · Reported by 18 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (4):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
Movist is a free, lightweight video player for macOS that plays a wide range of audio and video formats including H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 and many others. It offers a minimalist interface with support for subtitle files, adjustable playback speed, and basic video controls. Movist is favoured by users who want a no-frills alternative to larger media players, with a focus on fast startup and responsive performance. The app is distributed as freeware and is commonly used for casual video and audio playback on the desktop.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon (Universal Binary) build of Movist has been confirmed running on real Macs in the Rosetta Check community. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should update to the latest version to take advantage of native Apple Silicon performance and improved battery efficiency on M-series Macs. Download the current build from the official Movist website to ensure you receive the universal version.
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