CarSchool Media Player
Your media, in order, offline
Free
CarSchool Media Player turns the videos and audio you already own into a tidy, kid-friendly library with fixed playback sequences — perfect for car rides, commutes, and offline learning time.
BRING YOUR OWN MEDIA
• Import videos and audio from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or any file provider
• Plays common formats: MP4 and MOV video, plus MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC and more
• Your media library is stored on your device and optional personal iCloud; no CarSchool account or ads
• Copy whole playlists locally so everything plays without a network connection
• Each source folder gets a short description — what it is, who it is for, how it should play — drafted using your selected processing route, editable by hand, and saved as a plain CARSCHOOL.md file in your folder
PLAYLISTS THAT STAY IN ORDER
• Build playlists by hand, or describe what you want in plain language
• Each item appears at most once per playlist, in a fixed order — no surprise shuffles
• Organize playlists into folders and reorder them exactly how you like
• Playback picks up where each item left off, and auto-advances to the next one — even with the screen locked
MADE FOR THE ROAD — FOR PASSENGERS
• Designed for kids and passengers in the back seat, never for use while driving
• AirPlay to a compatible screen, with clear guidance when a TV only supports mirroring
• Audio keeps playing in the background so a locked phone doesn't stop the lesson
• A dedicated audio player view for music, podcasts, and listening practice
• Simple, large controls that kids can operate on their own
TWO PROCESSING ROUTES
CarSchool is free and sells nothing. Every feature is included; there is no paid tier and no in-app purchase. Describe the playlist you want by typing or speaking. The app can plan it on this device by matching file and folder names, with on-device Apple speech recognition turning voice into text when available; typed input remains available. You may optionally process requests through your own OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, DeepSeek, or Kimi account. On that route, prompts, relevant file and folder names, relative paths, metadata, hints and folder descriptions go directly to the selected provider; OpenAI voice transcription also sends the recording to OpenAI. The provider bills your account directly and CarSchool receives nothing.
PRIVACY AND YOUR CHOICES
• No advertising or analytics SDK; no CarSchool account required
• On-device text planning, recognition and description drafting stay on your device
• Optional own-account requests go directly to your selected provider; retention and data use follow its terms and your account settings
• Voice input requires microphone and speech permission. OpenAI voice uploads your prompt recording; other voice input uses on-device Apple Speech, with typed input available if local recognition is unavailable
• Imported media files are not uploaded to AI for text planning or metadata recognition; your library can sync through your personal iCloud
Available in English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
In version 1.1.1, own-account AI requires explicit consent that can be withdrawn in Settings. Google Gemini is temporarily unavailable; older Gemini settings stay on device and do not send requests or switch providers automatically.
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• Set how many times an item plays with the new 1–10 play-count dial.
• Improved source-folder refresh and recognition feedback, with more reliable completion status.
• Refined playlist previews, saving, and adding items already in your library.
• Updated model choices for optional own-account processing while preserving your saved settings.
• Added explicit consent and withdrawal controls for own-account AI, on-device speech fallback, and reduced OpenAI Responses storage.
• Temporarily removed Gemini; older Gemini settings use local processing until you explicitly choose another available provider.
The developer, Wei Chen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Wei Chen
- Size
- 11.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Chen Academy
