Simple Video Speed Controller
Chase Olson Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touchMac
Simple Video Speed Controller is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Chase Olson. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 8, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 3 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 8
- 2026 · v1.15
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About Simple Video Speed Controller
Adjust the video speed on any website. Enhance your viewing experience with our open source browser extension, designed to adjust playback speeds across a wide range of streaming platforms. Whether you're looking to speed through content or slow it down for detailed viewing, the extension gives you simple, seamless control over video playback. Be sure to reload your tabs after installing and pin the extension for easy access! **Universal Compatibility:** Works with major streaming platforms and video content across the web, including YouTube, Netflix, Disney, and other popular services. Whether you're watching educational content, entertainment, sports, or news videos, this extension allows you to control playback speed on any site that uses standard HTML5 video players. **Key use cases:** * Speed up educational videos and tutorials * Watch entertainment content at your preferred pace * Control playback speed on news and sports highlights * Adjust lecture and presentation videos for better comprehension * Maintain consistent speed settings across different video platforms **Temporary Boost:** Need to speed through just part of a video? Hold your Temporary Boost keyboard shortcut to instantly switch to your chosen boost speed. Release the keys to return to your previous playback speed. Choose both your preferred Temporary Boost speed and shortcut key: * Windows/Linux: `Ctrl + Shift + [custom key]` * Mac: `Command + Option + [custom key]` Set them once and use the shortcut whenever you want a quick temporary increase in playback speed. **Keyboard Shortcuts:** Windows/Linux: * `Ctrl + Shift + Plus` to increase speed * `Ctrl + Shift + Minus` to decrease speed * `Ctrl + Shift + Backspace` to reset to 1x speed * `Ctrl + Shift + [1-9]` to set a specific speed. Press again to add 0.5x, and press again to revert. * `Ctrl + Shift + 0` to set the maximum speed of 16x. Press again to reset to 1x speed. Mac: * `Command + Option + Plus` to increase speed * `Command + Option + Minus` to decrease speed * `Command + Option + Delete` to reset to 1x speed * `Command + Option + [1-9]` to set a specific speed. Press again to add 0.5x, and press again to revert. * `Command + Option + 0` to set the maximum speed of 16x. Press again to reset to 1x speed. **Domain-Specific Speed Memory:** Remembers your preferred playback speed for each website. **Clean, Intuitive Interface:** * Quick preset buttons for common speeds (0.5x to 3x) * Custom speed input for precise control * Fine-tuning buttons for incremental adjustments * Customizable Temporary Boost speed and shortcut key See my other work at: https://chaseos.app **Open Source Code:** https://github.com/Chaseos/SimpleVideoSpeedController
App privacy
The developer, Chase Olson, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Alternatives to Simple Video Speed Controller
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Video Speed Controller | – | Free | September 8, 2026 | |
| Video Speedifier | 5.0 / 5 (3) | Free | Oct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Prime Speed Controller | – | Free | Sep 21, 2026 | Compare |
| AuraVideo: Video Editor | – | Free | Oct 13, 2026 | Compare |
| X-Speed Player | – | 0.99 USD | May 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Video Compressor & Transcoder | – | Free | Sep 7, 2026 | Compare |
| ZapPix-Video Sidekick | – | Free | Oct 20, 2026 | Compare |