8player

8player

Video, Music & Photos Player

167 ratings
925 reviews
$4.99 Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 23, 2010
  • September 3, 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

September 3, 2026

• CarPlay support added: browse and play your music directly from your car’s display.

Subscription plans

Pro Annual

Full access to all Pro features for one year.

$9.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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.

Thank you.
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Жадность фраера сгубила

Просто перешел на VIC плеер, функционал тот же зато без подписки. Ищите дураков в другом месте. Купил про версию, а теперь я должен еще каждый месяц вам отстегивать? Перебьетесь

Response from developer

Спасибо за ваш отзыв и за прежнюю поддержку 8player. Мы понимаем, почему это изменение особенно разочаровывает после покупки Pro версии. Переход на модель подписки был единственным реалистичным способом сохранить 8player и продолжать поддерживать приложение, исправлять ошибки, обеспечивать совместимость с новыми версиями iOS и tvOS и добавлять новые функции. Мы понимаем, что это может не соответствовать вашим ожиданиям, и благодарим вас за обратную связь.

Disingenuous pricing and subscription model

I paid for a pro version a few years back but then my server went down so I stopped using it. Got a new one recently and so I download and go to restore purchases and get a message that says “Thanks for your money. But we took the product back. Now we want to charge you to use what you already paid for over and over again. It doesn’t really offer anything that other similar apps don’t that warrant anything close to that kind of pricing but we’re gonna do it anyway because we are…wait for it… GREEDY.
No way! No how! Not ever again will you get another penny from me. When you move to a subscription model you grandfather your existing users in, not use the opportunity to screw all the people who supported you. Horrible predatory greedy business philosophy.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback and for supporting 8player in the past. We understand why this change feels especially disappointing after purchasing the Pro version. Moving to a subscription model was the only realistic way to keep 8player alive, continue maintaining it, support new iOS and tvOS versions, fix issues and add new features. It was not a decision we made lightly, and we understand that it may not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Classic bait and switch

Another app that you pay for a “lifetime” membership, then they decide to switch to a subscription model and remove the functionality you’re already paid for.

Terrible move fellas.

What a disappointment!

Paid for the pro lifetime version a long time ago and now they want to charge me a subscription. This feels like a scam, very disappointed in this.

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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

Bug

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.