# 8player vs El Lobo Stream

The clearest difference is rating: El Lobo Stream at 5.0 against 8player's 2.8. El Lobo Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.6). 8player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (173 vs 2). 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. El Lobo Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

El Lobo Stream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. 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.

8player ships an update fortnightly, El Lobo Stream every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | El Lobo Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-lobo-stream/id1442644490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [LOPICONCEPTO, S.A. DE C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/614743233) |

## 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


### El Lobo Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-lobo-stream/id1442644490)

Access live radio and TV stations from Grupo Radio Lobo. Stream content from El Lobo 106.1, Lobo TV, Exa 100.9, La Ley 102.5, and FM Globo 97.7. Stay updated with event broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Live TV streaming, Multiple station access, Event broadcasts, Grupo Radio Lobo content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8player free?

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

### Is El Lobo Stream free?

El Lobo Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8player or El Lobo Stream?

El Lobo Stream is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while El Lobo Stream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8player or El Lobo Stream have ads?

Neither 8player nor El Lobo Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8player or El Lobo Stream?

8player ships an update fortnightly, and El Lobo Stream every 4 months. Most recently, 8player was updated on October 24, 2026 and El Lobo Stream on October 19, 2026.

---

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