Curious how to watch Flash video on your iPad, iPod touch and iPhone? Sure Apple doesn't and probably won't even support Adobe's Flash plugin but guess what -- there are a couple of apps for that! You won't get Flash games or Flash apps, but thanks to some server-side Flash-to-H.264 transcoding, you can get a lot of the video you want on the device you have. And we'll show you how after the break!
If you desperately want to watch Flash video on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad there are a couple of web browser apps you'll want to check out.
SkyFire
SkyFire is now on version 3.0 and its support for Flash has gotten better with every release. They now boast smoother video playback and because they proxy the content it could save you time and bandwidth (important for those of you with low 3G data caps.) It's not a universal app so you'll have to buy it twice if you want it on both iPhone/iPod touch and the optimized version for iPad, but it also provides other features like social integration and private browsing mode.
- SkyFire for iPhone, iPod touch - $2.99 iTunes link
- SkyFire for iPad - $4.99 iTunes link
iSwifter
iSwifter is iPad only but they claim incredible speed and wide ranging support for Flash content. The download itself is free but you'll be prompted to "buy" the app for $2.99 if you want to support them. Other games are available inside the app for $0.99 in-app purchases as well.
- iSwifter for iPad - Free with in-app purchase - iTunes link
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Daily Tip: How to watch Flash video on your iPad and iPhone
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iSwifter sucks
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Puffin is way better than Skyfire. And you purchase one .99 cent app that works for both iPhone and iPad. Unlike Skyfire.
Skyfire does not work
Thanks so much for this tip! I'm new to the iPad and have already missed not having Flash. I can't wait to try this!
Wish Apple would just sort it out... we are a digital marketing company and would love to buy the ipads but are put off by this. http://www.umarketeers.com
I love SkyFire its one of the best browsers for mobile phones.http://life1o1.com/tech-talk/watch-flash-videos-on-your-mobile-phones-li...
I'm not paying a single penny for something that should be free.
iSwifter is awesomeeee!!!! I'm mad i bought skyfire on my ipad 2..
Will any of these work with hulu?
iSwifter works with hulu!!! Dont even hesitate one second to try it!
Thanks for the tip guys. I am new to this site and I have to say I love it already.
i dont like skyfire that much.
CloudBrowse does not seem to be available in the UK App Store... 8-(
There is also http://iosflashvideo.fw.hu/
It is a bookmarklet that converts flash videos to be played on iOS. It does not require a jailbreak and is free. I use it often.
It functions!! :)
not working for me
BBC website video and audio is all flash.
But the BBC has an app.
Whats the app for the BBC? Don't say iplayer as this is catch up, the flash videos on the web site can't be viewed on an iPad.
TiPb should check out an app called Cloud Browse for the Flash apps
I might be mistaken, but I believe you have to pay per minute per use for Cloud Browse?
I agree with jimi. Just about every site I go to is optimized to play video on all iOS devices. All the sports sites work NHL.com, NBA.com, NFL.com and MLB.com. All the news sites have video. Most of the tech sites etc etc. The only reason why people want flash is to play flash games. which I thought most of the games had an app by now.
don't forget all those folks who need flash on their iOS devices because they are "connoisseurs of porn"
Quite an assumption on your part. I have never viewed porn on the internet but I often incounter a
video that I want to view but can't because it requires flash. The latest one was last night on Zillow.
he's probably one of those porn watchers to even suggest it. :D
Not everybody .I used to watch free movies.
You can't watch British television online without flash.
Yes you can at tvcatchup.com
Thanks! Just logged in!
Dear mac fanboy,
Some people live outside the US and need to watch other sites.
I am one of those iPad users frustrated with the inability of iPad to do anything useful not even play a video
I use skyfire. Most things that I need to see, aren't that important if they're not iPhone friendly. Usually if something is in flash, I just move along and forget, but I'll use skyfire if I'm desperate.
What "popular" sites don't have iPhone friendly videos that these would be necessary? I never seem to not be able to play a video on websites.
NBA.com
Yes NBA video works on iOS.
There is another browser in the Appstore called Puffin, that does the exact same thing as skyfire, only it is less expensive and seems to work for more international sites.. Should be added to this How To List
Thank you:)
There's also iMobileCinema if you're jailbroken, which I've had some luck with, but it only works on perhaps a third of videos.