Comparison

Streambox Media Player vs Evercast Studio

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

Head to head
About

Streambox Media Player

This app plays HD/HDR IP video streams from encoders or cloud services. It's ideal for content providers to review live feeds and for post-production teams to collaborate remotely on video projects.

Highlights
  • HD/HDR playback
  • IP video stream support
  • Streambox encoder integration
  • Streambox Cloud Services compatibility
  • Remote live stream review
  • Collaborative post-production workflows
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Streambox® Media Player is an HD/HDR player for IP video streams arriving from Streambox encoders or from the Streambox Cloud services. The Media Player is well suited for streams being pushed (routed to) or pulled from the Streambox Cloud Services. This media player is used by media content providers (e.g., news services) to remotely review live streams, and by post-production services for collaborative workflows with colorist, editors, and producers, and by media producers for on-site or on-location monitoring.

About

Evercast Studio

Stream and video chat with your team in HD for real-time creative collaboration. Review video content, draw on screen, and experience ultra-low latency, mirroring the productivity of working side-by-side.

Highlights
  • HD video streaming
  • Real-time video chat
  • Ultra-low latency collaboration
  • On-screen annotation
  • 4K at 60 fps playback
  • Face ID entry
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Bring your creative vision to life as you stream work sessions in HD, video chat with your team and collaborate live—no matter where you are. With features made specifically to facilitate creative collaboration, Evercast Studio offers a digital experience that mirrors the ease and productivity of a team sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. Whether you’re on set or on the move, the Evercast Studio iOS app lets you review video content with your team anywhere, anytime. Features include: - The ability to view video streams in 4K at 60 fps (whether your team is streaming from live cameras on set or from any software—Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, Maya, or anything else) - Ultra low latency collaboration (150 ms on average) - The ability to draw/annotate on screen - Face ID entry Evercast Studio is built for creatives by creatives. We believe in the power of creating from anywhere that inspires you. Why Evercast? - Real time collaboration, just like you’re in the same room - Used by thousands of major film/TV shows, video games, advertisers, and more - No need to upload files & download media to view content - Tools & features built for creative collaboration - High-tech security approved by all major Hollywood studios - 24/7 world class tech support Creativity can’t wait.

Screenshots

Streambox Media Player4 screens
Evercast Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streambox Media Player at none against Evercast Studio's 1. Streambox Media Player also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (87 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Evercast Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $849.00 per month. Streambox Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Streambox Media Player against 4.1 for Evercast Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streambox Media Player has 87 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Streambox Media Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of Evercast Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streambox Media Player ships an update every 6 weeks, Evercast Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Streambox Media Player versus Evercast Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreambox Media PlayerEvercast Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (87 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreambox Inc.Evercast LLC

Customer experience

Streambox Media Player

All ratings87 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Evercast Studio

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Streambox Media Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Evercast Studio

Subscriptions1
  • Creative Pro$849.001 Month

Questions

Is Streambox Media Player free?
Streambox Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evercast Studio free?
Evercast Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Streambox Media Player or Evercast Studio?
Streambox Media Player is rated higher. Streambox Media Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Evercast Studio averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Streambox Media Player or Evercast Studio have ads?
Neither Streambox Media Player nor Evercast Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streambox Media Player or Evercast Studio?
Streambox Media Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and Evercast Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Streambox Media Player was updated on September 18, 2026 and Evercast Studio on September 23, 2026.

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