# 8player vs nPlayer Lite

The clearest difference is rating: nPlayer Lite at 4.6 against 8player's 2.8. nPlayer Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 167). 8player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. nPlayer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

nPlayer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Lite has 3.8K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of 8player's written reviews are positive against 42% of nPlayer Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

8player ships an update fortnightly, nPlayer Lite every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | nPlayer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 95 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) |

## 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


### nPlayer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991)

Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud storage, Advanced subtitle support with customization, Gesture controls for playback and subtitles, Hardware acceleration for smooth playback, File and playlist management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays all media formats
- 👍 Supports cloud storage integration
- 🚀 Fast media playback
- 👍 Customizable playback controls
- 👍 Useful features like audio boost, PiP, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported after updates
- 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔇 Audio issues like double audio and audio not working
- 🚫 Incompatible with some devices and OS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Locked folders issue
- Subtitle not showing up
- Downloading files not working
- Streaming from NAS/DLNA not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add search option in cloud storage
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Implement equalizer and audio settings
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Provide a trial version without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8player free?

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

### Is nPlayer Lite free?

nPlayer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8player or nPlayer Lite?

nPlayer Lite is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while nPlayer Lite averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do 8player or nPlayer Lite have ads?

nPlayer Lite shows ads; 8player does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8player or nPlayer Lite?

8player ships an update fortnightly, and nPlayer Lite every 9 days. Most recently, 8player was updated on September 24, 2026 and nPlayer Lite on September 23, 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.*