Feature Matrix
Platform Support
| Platform | Minimum Version | Architecture | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS | 13.4+ | ARM64 | Supported |
| Android | API 24 (7.0+) | ARM64, ARMv7, x86_64 | Supported |
| tvOS | 13.4+ | ARM64 | Experimental |
| Android TV | API 24+ | ARM64, x86 | Supported |
| Fire TV | Fire OS 6.0+ | ARM64 | Supported |
React Native Compatibility
| Version | Old Architecture | New Architecture (Fabric) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73.x | ✅ | ✅ |
| 0.74.x | ✅ | ✅ |
| 0.75.x | ✅ | ✅ |
| 0.76.x+ | ✅ | ✅ |
Expo Compatibility
| Expo SDK | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 51+ | ✅ | Config plugin for automatic setup |
| Expo Go | ❌ | Requires development build |
| EAS Build | ✅ | Fully compatible |
Streaming
| Feature | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| HLS | ✅ | ✅ |
| DASH | ❌ | ✅ |
| Progressive MP4 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live Streaming | ✅ | ✅ |
| DVR (Live Rewind) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adaptive Bitrate | ✅ | ✅ |
Playback Controls
| Feature | iOS | Android | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play/Pause | ✅ | ✅ | play(), pause() |
| Seek (absolute) | ✅ | ✅ | seek(position) |
| Seek (relative) | ✅ | ✅ | seekRelative(offset) |
| Volume | ✅ | ✅ | setVolume(0-1) |
| Mute/Unmute | ✅ | ✅ | setMuted(boolean) |
Display Modes
| Feature | iOS | Android | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline | ✅ | ✅ | Default |
| Fullscreen | ✅ | ✅ | enterFullscreen() |
| Fullscreen Landscape | ✅ | ✅ | enterFullscreenLandscape() |
| Modal-style | ✅ | ✅ | Guide |
| Exit Fullscreen | ✅ | ✅ | exitFullscreen() |
| Picture-in-Picture | ✅ | ✅ | Via native controls |
| Collapse/Expand | ✅ | ✅ | collapse(), expand() |
Advertising
| Feature | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| VAST 3.0/4.0 | ✅ | ✅ |
| VPAID | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pre-roll | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mid-roll | ✅ | ✅ |
| Post-roll | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google IMA | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ad Quartile Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Skip Button | ✅ | ✅ |
Casting
| Feature | iOS | Android | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromecast | ✅ | ✅ | showCastPicker() |
| AirPlay | ✅ | N/A | Native iOS control |
Content Loading
| Method | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| JSON URL (prop) | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithContentIdAndType() | ✅ | ✅ |
loadClip() (deprecated) | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithClipId() | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithClipListId() | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithProjectId() | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithClipJson() | ✅ | ✅ |
loadWithJsonUrl() | ✅ | ✅ |
Events
| Category | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Playback (play, pause, ended, etc.) | ✅ | ✅ |
| State Changes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Phase Changes (PRE, MAIN, POST) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Volume Changes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fullscreen Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ad Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Media Load Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Error Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Statistics | ✅ | ✅ |
Note: Within Ad Events, the outstream companion exit-screen sub-event (
onDidShowCompanionAd) is iOS only.
Subtitles & Captions
| Feature | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| WebVTT | ✅ | ✅ |
| SRT | ✅ | ✅ |
| Embedded (HLS) | ✅ | ✅ |
| CEA-608/708 | ✅ | ✅ |
Not Yet Supported
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Offline Download | Not available |
| 360° Video | Not available |
| VR Playback | Not available |
| Expo Managed Workflow | Use bare workflow |