WAY too basic
On AppleTV, the UX is just way too basic. Simply wouldn’t function as a viable video player. It has to be usable by people that know nothing about where the media is, and this isn’t that app.
This should removed from the App Store
Don’t trust this app. Users already paid for the Pro version, and the developer removed it and is forcing a paid subscription. Charging for free or new users is one thing, but sneakily removing an already paid for app and charging for it again is fraud. Why would any new user take a risk with this developer, and old users who continue using it are just begging to be scammed again and rewarding the scammers.
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Charging me again?
I paid for this in the past, and it was a great app! But now it’s asking for a subscription? Absolutely not, deleting
Bought but no longer works
Bought it a while back. Now it requires subscription. Totally unethical. DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR PURCHASE THIS GARBAGE.
I tried to download from “purchased” to get the old version, but no matter what or where I download from, I can’t restore my purchase. I was stupid to support these crooks. Do not make my mistake. There are other free and better player than this garbage.
I tried to download from “purchased” to get the old version, but no matter what or where I download from, I can’t restore my purchase. I was stupid to support these crooks. Do not make my mistake. There are other free and better player than this garbage.
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WTF
What happened here? I paid 4.99 for this in Jan of 2012, and now I need to pay for a subscription? No way in hell.
Company response was that they had to do this in order to support it going forward. BS! You could have left the old one alone and released a new version giving people who paid the option.
People, don’t support this kind of business practice.
Company response was that they had to do this in order to support it going forward. BS! You could have left the old one alone and released a new version giving people who paid the option.
People, don’t support this kind of business practice.
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scam
Paid for the pro version a few years ago but developer has decided to milk us for more money and disabled all the functionality unless I subscribe and pay a (high) annual fee. Ransom business model.
Double dipped on pricing
I already paid for the pro version and now they want me to pay again.
They could have solved this by keeping the already paid folks on their tier and then any new people on the new model.
This is a money grab and Apple should do something about it.
They could have solved this by keeping the already paid folks on their tier and then any new people on the new model.
This is a money grab and Apple should do something about it.
Paid and now lost access
Rip off company. Im sure this was part of their original plan. Build up a client base who paid and then Switch to subscription.
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.
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.
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.
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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Greedy
I personally helped them troubleshoot issues on older hardware a couple times.
Do they show any love to legacy users when they switch to a subscription (milking) model?
No. Not even those that helped them.
Do they show any love to legacy users when they switch to a subscription (milking) model?
No. Not even those that helped them.
Menteur
Facile de copier coller le même message d’excuse mais plus difficile de respecter ces engagements et ici cette compagnie ne tiens clairement pas parole. J’ai payé une application pro à vie et eux ils ferme l’app pour des paiements mensuels. RIDICULE!!
Vous auriez pu charger les nouveaux membres les mensualités et laisser
le service à ceux qui ont déjà payé. La c’est du vol pur et simple.
Thank you for your feedback and for your past support of 8player. We understand why this change feels especially disappointing for users who previously purchased the Pro lifetime 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. We understand that this may not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Vous auriez pu charger les nouveaux membres les mensualités et laisser
le service à ceux qui ont déjà payé. La c’est du vol pur et simple.
Thank you for your feedback and for your past support of 8player. We understand why this change feels especially disappointing for users who previously purchased the Pro lifetime 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. We understand that this may not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
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U suck
Paid for something…….. then u just take away
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.
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.
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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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.
Terrible move fellas.
