8player vs KMPlayer+ Divx Codec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8player
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.
- 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
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Enjoy your media, your way. 8player is an all-in-one video, music and photo player for iPhone and iPad. Stream, download and enjoy your favorite media anytime, anywhere. Available on the App Store since 2010, 8player combines powerful playback, flexible connectivity and a clean, intuitive design. WHY 8PLAYER? • Beautiful and intuitive interface • Smooth streaming from cloud storage, NAS devices and network servers • Available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • Your media stays private. 8player does not collect your data PLAY FROM ALL YOUR SOURCES • DLNA/UPnP media servers • SMB network shares • FTP and SFTP servers • Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive • Local files on your device PACKED WITH FEATURES • Download files for offline playback • Play on TVs and other devices using DLNA, Chromecast and AirPlay • Create and manage music playlists • Use subtitles and switch between multiple audio tracks • Adjust playback speed • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Use intuitive gesture controls • Access compatible DLNA/UPnP servers remotely over mobile networks or through a VPN Remote access setup guide: https://08software.com/8player-remote-access SUPPORTED FORMATS • Video: mp4, mkv, avi, mov, ts, webm and more • Audio: mp3, flac, aac, alac, wav and more • Images: heic, jpeg, png, gif, tiff and more Your media. Your device. Your control. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec
Enhance your media experience with advanced codec support for DivX and a wide range of subtitle formats. Enjoy high-definition playback, customizable settings, and seamless file sharing.
- DivX codec support
- High-definition video playback (HD, 4K, 8K)
- Extensive subtitle format support
- Color and zoom adjustment
- Playback speed control
- Wi-Fi file sharing
- Cloud and network streaming
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 ▶ KMPlayer Plus (Divx Codec) officially support Divx codec. Please check up codec which is not supported. [ Supported codec ] Avi File : DXMF, DX50, DIVX, DIV4, DIV3, MP4V MKV File : DX50, DIV3, DIVX, DIV4, MP4V [ Not supported codec ] DTS, EAC3, TrueHD eac3, mlp, trhd, dts, dts, dtsb, dtsc, dtse, dtsh, dtsl, ms [ Supported Subtitle Format ] DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track. SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support. SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) ▶ Function for KMPlayer Plus (Divx Codec) Media Player Function Bookmark : Bookmark on your wanted position to play. High definition video playback: HD, 4K, 8K, UHD, Full HD playback. Color adjustment: change brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, gamma information Zoom in video: Zoom in and move the video you're watching Section repeat: Repeat after section designation Invert video: Invert left and right (mirror mode), upside down Quick Button: Select and specify player options with one click Equalizer: Use equalizer for music and video Speed control: Playback speed control function up to 0.25 ~ 4 times Beautiful UI: beautiful music and video playback UI Subtitle Setting: Change subtitle color, size, position Timer function: Video and music timer function Other Functions Sharing via Wi-Fi: Using Wi-Fi file transfer between a PC and mobile without a wired connection. Search function: Search music and video you want My List (Playlist): Create video and music playlist Play URL: Play any video on web by entering a URL (Streaming) Network: Private server connection by FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDAV Cloud: Play music and content within Dropbox, OneDrive ▶ Access Permission Information Selectable Permission Storage: Request for access to photos, music, and videos stored on the device * You can use the basic service even if you do not agree with the selectable permission. (However, functions that require selectable permission cannot be used.) ▶ Contact Email : 'support.divx@kmplayer.com'
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 8player at Free against KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's $3.99. 8player also leads on ratings volume (167 vs 51). KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
8player is free to download; KMPlayer+ Divx Codec costs $3.99 up front. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. KMPlayer+ Divx Codec asks for nothing beyond the download.
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 8player's written reviews are positive against 55% of KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's.
8player ships an update fortnightly, KMPlayer+ Divx Codec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8player | KMPlayer+ Divx Codec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (167 ratings) | 3.9 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8soft Ltd | PANDORATV Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
8player
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec
Bugs and requests
8player
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8player
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec
No in-app purchases








