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8player

All-in-One Media Player

33 ratings
99 reviews
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🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music

Archived App (Last seen on 19 Mar 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2013
  • September 9, 2025

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Developer

Oleksandr Smeshkov
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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. Play your media seamlessly across your Apple devices.

✓Stream from cloud and network services
✓Download for offline playback
✓Supports DLNA/UPnP and SMB/FTP
✓Playlist management
✓High-quality streaming with subtitles
✓Cross-device compatibility (iOS/tvOS)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of 8player. Based on 33 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 👍User-friendly interface and easy setup
  • 🎬Plays multiple video formats including MKV files
  • 🌐Excellent DLNA/UPnP network streaming capability
  • 📱Works well with NAS devices and home servers
  • ⚡Fast buffering and smooth playback
  • 💾Can download media files to device
  • 🎵Subtitle and audio track selection
  • 📺Streams to various devices and AVRs

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🚫SMB connection problems and failures
  • 💰Aggressive paywall and limited free version
  • 🔒Artificial file limitations in free/lite versions
  • 🔊Audio codec support issues (AC3/DTS)
  • 🎬Inconsistent video format support
  • 📊Poor file sorting and browsing functions
  • 🔌Cannot control volume with phone buttons
  • 🌐Device switching requires stopping playback
  • 📉Updates often break existing functionality
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • ⚠️Misleading feature descriptions
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What's New in 8player

7.5.1

September 9, 2025

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

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Annoying time wasting on bugs

Suddenly it stopped seeing any of my servers/ NAS. Reset all h/w, s/w routers etc. Others app can see it fine, not this, it just stopped. Now useless to me.
ComeinhandyComeinhandy

Free Version Is Very Limited!

4 photo limit on free version. Seriously?! So, like a dummy, I went and bought the “Pro” version only to find it doesn’t display certain photos correctly so the app is useless to me. <sigh>. Ya got me. Waste of money and time! Buyer Beware!!!
Mr. BoaterMr. Boater

Did not stream to Arcam CDS50

This is a great little player app, but again another app that can’t stream Internet radio streams to the Arcam CDS50, since MusicLife died after iOS 26.1. It can stream local server files, but no Internet streams (it only plays on the iOS phone speaker), I don’t know what the big deal is and why only MusicLife can do this which doesn’t work anymore, but it’s really annoying.
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DJGeoJoeDJGeoJoe

Excellent app! Does everything i need it to!

Excellent app! Does everything i need it to!
kareemkkkareemkk

It doesn’t work

No videos can be played from iPhone . This app is useless
Mikelondon25Mikelondon25
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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App stops detecting servers/NAS devices

Bug

SMB share connection failures

Bug

Photos not displaying correctly

Bug

Internet radio streaming not working

Bug

Video playback from iPhone not functioning

Bug

App crashes when resuming playback

Bug

Audio missing or not playing

Bug

Video codec decoder unavailable errors

Bug

Initialization failed errors

Bug

Ads appearing in wrong language

Bug

File playback order incorrect for audiobooks

Bug

Track numbers not displayed

Bug

App freezes iPad requiring hard reset

Bug

Update removes previously supported codecs

Bug

In-app purchase functionality broken

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

List view mode for file browsing

Feature

Advanced file sorting options (by date, ascending/descending)

Feature

Music file format support

Feature

Auto-load subtitles feature

Feature

Play-next random feature

Feature

Volume control via phone buttons

Feature

Device switching without stopping playback

Feature

SFTP protocol support

Feature

Better network caching for 1080p video

Feature

AirPlay to DLNA TV support

Feature

External network access for server files

Feature

FAQ

What does 8player do?

8player is an all-in-one media player that allows you to stream, download, and enjoy your videos, music, and photos. It supports playback from local files, cloud services, and network servers, offering a flexible way to access your media library.

What are the key features of 8player?

Key features include smooth streaming from cloud and network services like Dropbox and Google Drive, the ability to download files for offline playback, playlist management for music, and high-quality streaming with subtitle support. It also works seamlessly across iOS and Apple TV devices.

Is 8player free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This model allows users to try out the core functionalities before deciding to invest in additional features or content.

What devices is 8player compatible with?

8player is designed for Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad running iOS, as well as Apple TV running tvOS. This ensures a consistent media playback experience across your Apple ecosystem.

How can I play media from my network or cloud storage?

You can connect to DLNA/UPnP servers, SMB and FTP shares, or cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly within the app. This allows you to stream your media library without needing to transfer files to your device first.