# 8player vs Teac Hr Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8player at 43% against Teac Hr Remote's 0%. 8player also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (173 vs 2). Teac Hr Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Teac Hr Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

8player holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8player has 173 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of 8player's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teac Hr Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | Teac Hr Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teac-hr-remote/id1028255780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **43.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [TEAC CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579501503) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Teac Hr Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teac-hr-remote/id1028255780)

Control compatible TEAC network audio products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream music, manage playback, and adjust volume with an intuitive interface. Enjoy wireless audio convenience and access to various streaming services.

**Highlights:** Operate TEAC network audio products, Stream audio from DLNA servers, Control streaming services, Wireless music streaming from device, Volume control, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8player free?

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

### Is Teac Hr Remote free?

Teac Hr Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8player or Teac Hr Remote?

8player is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Teac Hr Remote averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8player or Teac Hr Remote have ads?

Neither 8player nor Teac Hr Remote shows ads.

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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.*