# OPlayer vs 8player

The clearest difference is price: 8player at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. 8player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). OPlayer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (70% vs 43%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

8player is free to download; OPlayer costs $2.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer has 961 ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 43% of 8player's.

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, 8player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | 8player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews)** | [2.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **961** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) |

## What reviewers say

### OPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It allows remote streaming from network shares and supports subtitle files. Additional features include playback speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and background playback.

**Highlights:** Plays all video/audio formats, Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), Adjustable playback speed, A-B repeat function, Background playback, Subtitle support, File management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Viewer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decompress file | $0.99 | one-time |
| DivX Video Decoder | $0.99 | one-time |
| DTS Audio Decoder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays many video types flawlessly
- 👍 Excellent video app
- 👍 Fantastic video player
- 👍 Straightforward and powerful
- 👍 Essential media player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't play certain video formats
- 🐛 Wifi sharing doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Chromecast
- 🐛 Playback issues with some audio formats

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues after iOS updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Samba network share issues
- Audio sync problems with certain file formats
- Freezing on login screen

**Requested features**

- Add video thumbnails
- Implement Chromecast support
- Improve network file management
- Add audio equalizer
- Improve Apple Watch integration


### 8player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275)

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 across iOS and Apple TV devices.

**Highlights:** Stream from cloud and network services, Download for offline playback, Supports DLNA/UPnP, SMB, FTP, Wide range of video, audio, and image format support, Create and manage music playlists, Cast to DLNA and Chromecast devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Supports wide range of file formats
- 🎨 Elegant and visually appealing interface
- 🔌 Seamless DLNA/UPnP connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🚫 Lack of support for certain video codecs
- 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
- 🔇 Unreliable Bluetooth speaker connectivity
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly during use

**Reported bugs**

- SMB connectivity issues after recent updates
- Subtitles not displaying correctly for some video files
- Playback freezes or stops when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent behavior when playing next/previous tracks

**Requested features**

- Add gapless playback for music
- Implement a more robust file sorting/browsing system
- Integrate Chromecast support
- Introduce an equalizer for audio customization
- Add password/security protection options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer free?

OPlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is 8player free?

8player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OPlayer or 8player?

OPlayer is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while 8player averages 2.8 from 173 ratings.

### Do OPlayer or 8player have ads?

Neither OPlayer nor 8player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OPlayer or 8player?

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and 8player fortnightly. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on October 30, 2026 and 8player on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*