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Every app you can use SharePlay FaceTime with right now

SharePlay is arguably one of the most significant features of FaceTime after group calls, and it’s still hard to find apps that support the collaborative FaceTime experience. Apple lists several apps, but there is no official list of all apps with SharePlay integration. That’s where we enter.

We’ve scoured the App Store and the web for all SharePlay-enabled apps and have carefully listed them below. In addition to Apple’s own apps, we have categorized the apps below into different types, and you can jump straight to the desired section using the following links.

  1. Share Play Basics
  2. Supported Devices
  3. Apple Apps
  4. Movies, TV shows and videos
  5. Sports games and concerts
  6. Music, podcasts and audio
  7. Games
  8. Social media
  9. Real estate
  10. Fitness
  11. Performance
  12. Miscellaneous

Share Play Basics

SharePlay was unveiled at the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference as a future feature of iOS 15. Although iOS 15 was released on September 20, 2021, SharePlay did not appear on Apple devices prior to iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS 12.1. later that year.

The main SharePlay feature allows you to share your device’s screen with other people during a FaceTime call, as well as view other people’s screen sharing. So you can watch someone navigate their iPhone, show someone specific documents, and more. You can also stream movies, TV shows, and music in sync with family and friends using the controls you can access. access by any participant in the conversation.

SharePlay has become much more useful as third-party developers include this feature in their apps. The iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 update made it even better by bringing SharePlay to the sharing sheet.

You will need to start or join a FaceTime call to share your screen and then click the Share My Screen button. If you want to use SharePlay media from a supported app or service, start or join a FaceTime call, open the app, then click the SharePlay button in the pop-up window. Alternatively, as of version 15.4, you can open the corresponding app, click the Share button, click SharePlay on the sharing sheet, add contacts, and then click FaceTime to immediately start sharing a new call.

Supported Devices

SharePlay is preinstalled on devices running iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey 12.1 and up. It is also supported on Apple TV running tvOS 15.1 and later, but only for watching SharePlays from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on the big screen.

To find out what version of the operating system you are using on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV, go to Settings -> General -> About -> Software Version. On a Mac, go to “Apple Icon”-> “About This Mac”in the menu bar.

  • Any iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 15.1 or later
  • Any iPad with iPadOS 15.1 or later
  • Any Mac with macOS 12.1 or later
  • Any Apple TV with tvOS 15.1 or later

Supported Applications

Apple and third parties have created various apps that support SharePlay with FaceTime, all of which are listed below. Some apps are not free or have in-app purchases or subscriptions, such as most music and video streaming services, but prices are listed where applicable.

While all of the following apps have official SharePlay integration, please be aware that other apps on your device not listed below may still work while sharing your device’s screen.

Apple Apps

As expected, some of Apple’s own apps support SharePlay capabilities. These are the only apps you can use with SharePlay, apart from apps like Files, iMovie, and Pages that work with Share My Screen.

  • Apple Music: Listen to songs and videos on Apple Music with other subscribers. It doesn’t work with the Apple Music Voice plan, only student, individual, and family plans. ($9.99/month or $99/year, $4.99/month for students, $14.99/month for family, or included with Apple One plans)
  • Apple TV+: Watch your favorite Apple TV+ shows with other subscribers. ($4.99/month, $49.99/year, or bundled with Apple One plans)
  • Apple Fitness+: Work out with other members. ($9.99/month, $79.99/year, or bundled with Apple One Premier for $29.95/month)

Apple Arcade Apps, App Store, Books, Camera, Clock, Files, Health, iMovie, Keynote, Maps, Messages, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Safari, Settings, Stocks, TestFlight, Tips, Translation, Wallet, Watch and Weather work with Share My Screen.

Movies, TV shows and videos

As you might imagine, there are plenty of third-party apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, and videos with people when you can’t physically be around them. Most of these apps are subscription based.

  • BET+: Watch TV shows and movies about black culture with other subscribers. ($9.99/month or $94.99/year)
  • Disney+: Watch Marvel, Pixar and other Disney movies and TV shows with other subscribers. ($7.99 per month or $79.99 per year)
  • HBO Max: Streaming TV & Movies: Watch HBO Max originals, TV shows and movies with other subscribers. ($9.99/month or $99.99/year)
  • Hulu: Watch TV shows and movies: Watch thousands of TV shows and movies with other subscribers. ($6.99 per month or $69.99 per year)
  • MUBI: Curated Cinema: Share your curated movie list with other subscribers. ($10.99/month or $83.88/year)
  • Paramount+: Watch thousands of shows on your favorite channels including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV with other subscribers. ($4.99/month or $49.99/year)
  • Pantaya: Watch a Spanish-only streaming service with other subscribers. ($5.99 per month)
  • Pluto TV – live TV and movies. Watch live TV, thousands of movies and hundreds of TV shows in this free app without in-app purchases. (for free)
  • SHOWTIME: TV, Movies & More: Watch your favorite Showtime original series, Showtime Championship Boxing, Bellator MMA and hundreds of other movies and TV shows with other subscribers. ($10.99/month or $99/year)
  • Wince: Horror & Thriller: Watch hundreds of horror, thriller, and supernatural movies and TV series with other followers. ($5.99/month or $56.99/year)
  • STARZ: Watch hundreds of popular movies and TV shows with other subscribers, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions and Starz originals. ($8.99/month or $74.99/year)

Unfortunately, several video, movie, and TV apps don’t yet use Apple’s SharePlay feature. These include Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock TV: Streaming TV & Movies, Tubi – Watching Movies & TV Shows, Discovery+: Streaming TV Shows, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and more.

Sports games and concerts

Whether you want to watch sports, view sports scores and statistics, or attend concerts virtually with friends or family, you might be in luck. Several applications allow you to watch sports programs or concerts through SharePlay. However, you must pay to use these applications.

  • Digital Concert Hall: Watch classical music concerts with other subscribers. ($9.99/week, $19.99/month, or $169.99/year, free not supported)
  • ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: Watch your favorite sports games and matches with other subscribers. ($6.99/month or $69.99/year, free not supported)
  • NBA: Live Games & Scores: View scores, stats and more with other followers. ($6.99/month, free version not supported)
  • UFC: Watch live combat sports with other users. ($9.99 per month, $54.99 every six months, or $95.88 per year)

Quite a few sports and concert apps do not support SharePlay, including MLB, CBS Sports App Scores & News, NFL, NHL, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports: Watch Live.

Music, podcasts and audio

Many music, audio, and podcast apps can use SharePlay over FaceTime. In particular, Spotify supports it.

  • BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep: Sit back and listen to all your favorite content together with other users. (free or $59.99/year)
  • Meditation Moments: Meditate with other users. (free, $9.99/month or $44.99/year)
  • Moon FM – Podcasts app: Listen to podcasts with other users. (for free)
  • Piano with Friends: Make music by playing piano with other users. ($1.99)
  • SoundCloud – Music & Songs: Listen to new SoundCloud hit artists, as well as chart-topping albums, live sets and mixes with other followers. ($4.99 per month, SoundsCloud+ required)
  • Spotify – Music & Podcasts: Listen to Spotify’s vast music catalog with other subscribers. ($9.99/month, free version not supported)
  • TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports: Listen to music and sports radio stations with other users. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Disable: Meditation: Meditate in real time from anywhere with other followers. ($12.99/month or $69.99/year)
  • Vinyls: Listen to music from Apple Music along with other subscribers with this app based on old records. ($4.99)

Many different streaming platforms for music, audio and podcasts do not yet support SharePlay, including Pandora: Music & Podcasts, SoundCloud – Music & Songs, YouTube Music, Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts, Deezer: Music & Podcasts and TIDAL Music.

Games

There are several different games that you can use SharePlay with. Most of them are free with in-app purchases for some extra features.

  • Guessing game for SharePlay: Play two game modes – “Guess the phrase”or “Guess the picture”- with other users. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Kahut! Play and create quizzes: Play the popular game by sharing your screen with others. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Shh! : Guess who spy with other users. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Watch out! : Play this fashion game where others tell you what word you have above your head. ($1.99 with in-app purchases)
  • Share+: YouTube on SharePlay: Watch YouTube videos, share PDFs, play games and more with other users. (free with in-app purchases)

There aren’t many games that can be played over FaceTime. In particular, Apple does not have games in Apple Arcade that support SharePlay. However, the above games are great for the whole family.

Social media

Several different social media apps support SharePlay. However, with the exception of Apollo, most of them allow you to stream video content with other users.

  • Apollo for Reddit: Browse Reddit with other users. (free with in-app purchases)
  • TikTok: Browse the latest TikTok trends and memes with other users. (for free)
  • Twitch: Stream Games Live: Watch your favorite streamers play video games and more live with other users. (for free)
  • Popshop Live: Browse this small business live streaming store and more with other users. (for free)

Popular apps that do not currently support SharePlay include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram.

Real estate

You can browse at home and watch FaceTime photos together using two of the most popular home listing apps.

  • Redfin: Browse real estate listings with other users. (for free)
  • Zillow: Find your dream home on one of the most popular home listing services among other users. (for free)

(1) Zillow, (2) Rudd

Unfortunately, some home listing apps do not support SharePlay, such as Realtor.com and Trulia Real Estate: Find Homes. Keep in mind that you can still share your screen and view that way. However, if you’re using one of these apps, it won’t be hassle-free.

Fitness

Some apps let you workout with your friends via FaceTime. Most of these apps have a limited free version with a subscription.

(1) Mapless Walking Directions, (2) BikeMap – bike map and GPS, (3) BetterMe: health coaching

Many workout apps have yet to add SharePlay support, including Workouts by Muscle Booster, FitOn Workouts & Fitness Plans, AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run, and Fitbod Workout & Fitness Plans.

Performance

Most of them have in-app purchases, but can be very useful for virtual meetings or for those who want to video chat with friends. With SharePlay, FaceTime is a great way to meet up with business associates, sports teammates, classmates on school projects, and more.

(1) Nami, (2) DoneIt, (3) Bluebird

Many productivity apps don’t support SharePlay, and it’s a shame they don’t. Microsoft Office applications are incompatible (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) and neither is Apple’s iWork suite (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote). Other apps that don’t have built-in SharePlay features include Microsoft Whiteboard, Goodnotes 5, and Notability. However, as noted above, you can still share your screen on these apps without using SharePlay fully.

Miscellaneous

Several SharePlay compatible apps, from weather apps to translator apps, don’t fall into the above categories.

  • Celebrity Cameos – Watch your celebrity cameos with other users. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Carrot Weather: Find out tomorrow’s weather together with others with this popular interactive weather app. (free with in-app purchases)
  • Crouton: Cooking Companion: Plan your next meal with others. (Free or $9.99)
  • Master Class: Learn New Skills: Learn new skills from world-class instructors along with other users. ($179.99 per year)
  • Night Sky: Watch the stars with other users when you are away from each other. (free, $4.99/month or $29.99/year)
  • LookUp: English Dictionary: expand your vocabulary with other users. ($9.99)

Contribute!

If you don’t see an app that you know has official SharePlay compatibility, let us know in the comments and we’ll add them to the list.

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