# 8player — Video, Music & Photos Player > All-in-one media player for streaming, downloading, and managing videos, music, and photos. (iPhone/iPad app by 8soft Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 2.80/5 from 167 App Store ratings · 925 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 95 MB - Languages: Russian, Hindi, American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese - Released: 2010-06-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews.md ## What is 8player? Enjoy your media, your way. 8player is an all-in-one video, music and photo player for iPhone and iPad. Stream, download and enjoy your favorite media anytime, anywhere. Available on the App Store since 2010, 8player combines powerful playback, flexible connectivity and a clean, intuitive design. WHY 8PLAYER? • Beautiful and intuitive interface • Smooth streaming from cloud storage, NAS devices and network servers • Available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • Your media stays private. 8player does not collect your data PLAY FROM ALL YOUR SOURCES • DLNA/UPnP media servers • SMB network shares • FTP and SFTP servers • Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive • Local files on your device PACKED WITH FEATURES • Download files for offline playback • Play on TVs and other devices using DLNA, Chromecast and AirPlay • Create and manage music playlists • Use subtitles and switch between multiple audio tracks • Adjust playback speed • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Use intuitive gesture controls • Access compatible DLNA/UPnP servers remotely over mobile networks or through a VPN Remote access setup guide: https://08software.com/8player-remote-access SUPPORTED FORMATS • Video: mp4, mkv, avi, mov, ts, webm and more • Audio: mp3, flac, aac, alac, wav and more • Images: heic, jpeg, png, gif, tiff and more Your media. Your device. Your control. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year | ## What do users think of 8player? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 🚀 Fast and responsive - 💡 Supports wide range of file formats - 🎨 Elegant and visually appealing interface - 🔌 Seamless DLNA/UPnP connectivity - 💾 Ability to download media for offline playback **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues - 🚫 Lack of support for certain video codecs - 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality - 🔇 Unreliable Bluetooth speaker connectivity - 🔋 Drains battery quickly during use **Commonly reported bugs** - SMB connectivity issues after recent updates - Subtitles not displaying correctly for some video files - Playback freezes or stops when minimizing the app - Inconsistent behavior when playing next/previous tracks **Most requested features** - Add gapless playback for music - Implement a more robust file sorting/browsing system - Integrate Chromecast support - Introduce an equalizer for audio customization - Add password/security protection options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 925) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews.md ### 3/5 — I want to subscribe BUT *2026-08-22, version 8.4.5* 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. ### 1/5 — Жадность фраера сгубила *2026-08-11* 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 **Developer response:** 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. ### 1/5 — Disingenuous pricing and subscription model *2026-08-10* 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. **Developer response:** 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. ### 1/5 — Classic bait and switch *2026-08-09, version 8.4.5* 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. ### 1/5 — What a disappointment! *2026-08-07, version 8.4.4* 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. ### 4/5 — No way to cancel *2026-07-29, version 8.4.3* If there is a way in the app to cancel the subscription during the 7-day free trial period, then I can’t find it. It should be an easy option in the settings. I guess the only way to cancel is to contest the charge with Apple and/or my credit card company. ### 1/5 — Subscription model?? *2026-07-27, version 8.4.3* I paid for 8 player pro. Now they want a subscription. I’ve switched to free open source app VLC. ### 1/5 — Don’t download this scam *2026-07-20, version 8.4.3* Great little app that could connect to DLNA or SMB servers for media sharing. I paid for the “lifetime” pro version. Now 8soft broke their agreement in order to get me to pay a subscription without any benefit. Look at all the angry customers who are done with you. Hope the extra thousands in revenue from people who don’t care will go far. Your reviews will never recover. ### 1/5 — Thanks for respecting your ‘valued users’. *2026-07-18, version 8.4.3* Was a happy user. Happily paid for full version years ago , to use the app. Now I have an update, devs decided to shake down their old customers. Here’s the message in the now broken app. Thanks guys!. I feel so valued I want my money back!. Let me know when you send it. I have the receipt right here. “Thank you for being a valued 8player user. To keep improving the app and delivering new features, 8player has moved to a subscription model. The free access period has now ended. Activate the subscription in the app to keep full access and continue enjoying all features. Your existing data is safe and ready whenever you are. Thank you for supporting 8player over the years.” ### 1/5 — 最悪なDeveloper *2026-07-17, version 8.4.3* 買い切りを一方的に切り捨てる最悪なDeveloperです。 代替としてVLC、infuseなどがあります。 ## Frequently asked questions about 8player ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.5 — 2026-09-03 • CarPlay support added: browse and play your music directly from your car’s display. ### 8.4.5 — 2026-08-09 • Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 8.4.4 — 2026-08-06 • Improved AirPlay support for photos, music, and videos. • Improved playback reliability on external displays. ### 8.4.3 — 2026-07-16 • Interface improvements for iPad ### 8.4.2 — 2026-07-09 • Performance improvements and bug fixes ## Apps similar to 8player | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SenPlayer - Media Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850) | 4.7 (1,153) | Free | Entertainment | | [nPlayer Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991) | 4.6 (3,801) | Free | Entertainment | | [8player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id622191019) | 4.3 (33) | Free | Entertainment | | [Infuse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934) | 4.7 (28,018) | Free | Entertainment | | [zFuse - Media Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-media-player/id1054505347) | 4.7 (1,174) | Free | Entertainment | | [zFuse - Video Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-video-player/id1009747025) | 4.4 (217) | $4.99 | Entertainment | ## More apps by 8soft Ltd - [8player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id622191019) - [8 Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-photos/id1605458080) - [Little Money](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-money/id6469431565) All apps by 8soft Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905 ## Related topics [eightplayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eightplayer) · [8player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/8player) · [8player pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/8player-pro) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*