Comparison

XPTV 1 vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
About

XPTV 1

Features
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X-Pat TV 1 was the first of XP TV Global’s TV stations, and is primarily a music channel. Given our central aim of providing an English-speaking global service, most of the music and musicians we feature are from the UK & US.

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

XPTV 14 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XPTV 1 at none against BoxPlayer's 7. On price, update cadence, 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. XPTV 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPTV 1 ships an update fortnightly, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XPTV 1 versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPTV 1BoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXPTV Global三玉 高

Bugs and requests

XPTV 1

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

None

XPTV 1

No in-app purchases

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 XPTV 1 free?
XPTV 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XPTV 1 or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither XPTV 1 nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XPTV 1 or BoxPlayer?
XPTV 1 ships an update fortnightly, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, XPTV 1 was updated on October 2, 2026 and BoxPlayer on October 17, 2026.

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