8player

8player

Video, Music & Photos Player

167 ratings
933 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 23, 2010
  • September 21, 2026

Features

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About

This versatile media player allows you to stream, download, and enjoy videos, music, and photos from various sources. It offers a clean interface, offline playback, and supports a wide range of file formats across iOS and Apple TV devices.

✓Stream from cloud and network services
✓Download for offline playback
✓Supports DLNA/UPnP, SMB, FTP
✓Wide range of video, audio, and image format support
✓Create and manage music playlists
✓Cast to DLNA and Chromecast devices
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What's New in 8player

8.5.1

September 21, 2026

• Improved “Report an Issue” with optional diagnostic attachments to help us troubleshoot issues.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Pro Annual

Full access to all Pro features for one year.

$9.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Subscription model too expensive

I’ve been using the pro version for 10+ years and have been very happy with it, my go to app for local and DLNA streaming.
I understand the need for the devs to go for a subscription model, but AUD15 p.a. is way too expensive. I’d be happy to pay two or three dollars each year but the new price just smacks of greediness.
VLC player does pretty much everything I need so I’ll switch to using that, and it’s free.
Sad to have to do this but I can’t justify paying the new costs.
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Shut out of functionality

Been using this app for several years and paid for the pro version etc. A new update now forces me onto a subscription model and locks me out from key features.

Very poor - if somebody pays for something, you can’t just change your mind and demand it back.

Grandfather Those Who Purchased

You should have grandfathered those in who purchased under the original agreement. This bait and switch is not ok.

Do NOT install this update - Use VLC instead

Bait one time payment now switch to subscription. Stay away. Do NOT update

I want to subscribe BUT

I want to subscribe, but firstly I can’t leave a review because I have not had a reply to a question I sent to support.

Basically, if I buy the subscription, does it work across all my devices?

Can I use it on my phone, Pad and Apple TV for the price of the subscription or is it a separate subscription for each device?

One last question, will you be doing a two year three year or permanent option?

Once I’ve had an answer to my questions, I will be able to review the product properly and adjust the score I have given it.

To add to this review, will you be updating the AppleTV version soon, so that I can expand 4:3 to 16:9 so I can watch old shows in full screen.

Be great to be able to do that whilst watching a show.

Thank you.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

SMB connectivity issues after recent updates

Bug

Subtitles not displaying correctly for some video files

Bug

Playback freezes or stops when minimizing the app

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when playing next/previous tracks

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add gapless playback for music

Feature

Implement a more robust file sorting/browsing system

Feature

Integrate Chromecast support

Feature

Introduce an equalizer for audio customization

Feature

Add password/security protection options

Feature

FAQ

What is 8player?

8player is an all-in-one media player designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. It allows users to stream, download, and enjoy a wide variety of video, music, and photo files from local storage, cloud services, and network servers.

What kind of media files does 8player support?

The app supports a comprehensive range of media formats. For video, this includes mp4, mkv, avi, mov, ts, and webm, among others. For audio, it handles mp3, flac, aac, alac, and wav. It also supports common image formats like heic, jpeg, png, gif, and tiff.

How can I play media from different sources using 8player?

8player offers flexible playback options. You can play local files stored on your device, stream from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive, and connect to DLNA/UPnP servers, SMB, and FTP servers on your network.

Can I watch media offline with 8player?

Yes, 8player allows you to download files for offline playback. This feature is ideal for enjoying your favorite videos, music, or photos when you don't have an internet connection available.

Is 8player free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core media playback functionalities. Additional features and enhancements may be available through in-app purchases, providing a freemium model for users.