Comparison

X vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head

An elegant video player

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 4.761 ratingsView app →

About

X

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X-Control为用户提供最直观的智能家居控制界面，让家聆听您的声音，让房屋服从您的命令，让一切变得安全、舒适、轻松、简单，无论您安坐在家中或是在世界上任何一个地方，无论是在白天深夜或是任何一个时间，打开X-Control都可以轻松控制您家中的灯光、家电、门窗、安防，并能随时随地查看家里的视频，知晓家里的一切，掌控家里的一切。

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

X4 screens

BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against BoxPlayer's 7. X also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). BoxPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 4 months, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

X versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	X	BoxPlayer
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.7 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	61 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	149 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	远赵	三玉高