Comparison

Tiger Player vs BoxPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tiger Player

Features
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A free and powerful video player. Play video files from router, NAS (Network Attached Storage) and windows shared folders on the fly. Highlights 1. Support MKV/MP4/MOV/AVI/FLV/WMV/RMVB/3GP/ASF almost all video file formats. 2. Support multiple audio tracks. You can choose different audio dub in a film. 3. Support ass, srt and ssa format subtitle file. Tiger Player will load the subtitle file automatically. 4. Support advanced features. Black-and-white film, Cold Effect and Warm Effect. 5. Super performance. Support 720P and 1080P HD movies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Email: support@sepsoft.com

About

BoxPlayer

A versatile video player for iPhone and iPad that supports a wide range of formats and offers advanced streaming capabilities. Enjoy seamless playback with subtitle support, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio, all within an elegant interface. It integrates with various cloud services and media servers for a comprehensive viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats
  • HDR, Dolby Vision, Spatial Audio support
  • iCloud and Trakt synchronization
  • Emby, Jellyfin, Plex compatibility
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Local video playback
  • Automatic metadata fetching
Features
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BoxPlayer is a beautifully designed video player that supports almost all video formats and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. Enjoy seamless streaming without the need to convert files. It offers powerful streaming options and subtitle support. With an elegant interface, precise controls, and smooth playback, it delivers an exceptional viewing experience. Key Features Powerful video player supporting MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio iCloud synchronization for seamless data access Trakt synchronization for tracking your watch history Compatible with Emby, Jellyfin, Plex and other media applications Supports SMB, WebDAV, and AList Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Premiumize, Baidu Cloud, Aliyun Drive, 115, 123, and other cloud services Supports local video playback Integrated TMDB movie database metadata for organizing local and cloud-stored videos Beautiful layout for quick access to video information Automatic artwork and metadata fetching Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use https://xbyvideohub.com/privacy-policy https://xbyvideohub.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Tiger Player4 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tiger Player at 11.2 against BoxPlayer's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiger Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tiger Player versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiger PlayerBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGloryTimes Inc.三玉 高

Bugs and requests

Tiger Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BoxPlayer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes on older devices
  • Playback stuttering with high-bitrate files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for VOD sources
  • Integrated subtitle management
  • Chromecast/AirPlay integration

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tiger Player

One-time2
  • Remove AD$2.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$5.99
7 purchases

BoxPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • BoxPlayer Pro tvOS LifeTime$4.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro macOS LifeTime$4.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro iOS LifeTime$4.99
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  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99

Questions

Is Tiger Player free?
Tiger Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiger Player or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither Tiger Player nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiger Player or BoxPlayer?
Tiger Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiger Player was updated on October 1, 2026 and BoxPlayer on October 8, 2026.

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