4th July 2025: Unfortunately, Charlie's Video Player is no longer available in the App Store. We're hoping to return it there in the future (or open source the project on GitHub).

Charlie's Video Player is a video (and audio) player for parents with young children. It locks out on-screen controls whilst playing media so that eager little fingers can't interrupt the playback.

Parents can setup a playlist and configure options, including setting the child lock (a secret combination of tapping the four corners of the screen).

Features

• Simple and fast playlist management.
• Change the child lock any time (useful if they work it out!).
• Automatically loops your playlist.
• Autoplay on startup (in case you need a distraction fast!).
• Add your own videos via iTunes File Sharing.
• User Guide with tips and tricks for preparing media and physically blocking off the Home button.
• Universal app with high-res UI for retina iPhone and new iPad.

Charlie's Video Player was made by Charlie's Dad and the rest of the Frosty Badger team.

For support and suggestions, tweet us @dominicwa or e-mail dominic@dominicmanley.com.