# 8player vs nPlayer Plus

The clearest difference is price: 8player at Free against nPlayer Plus's $8.99. nPlayer Plus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (61% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

8player is free to download; nPlayer Plus costs $8.99 up front. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

nPlayer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Plus has 2.5K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 8player's written reviews are positive against 61% of nPlayer Plus's.

8player ships an update fortnightly, nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | nPlayer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 95 MB | 62 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 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. Stream media from various network sources and cloud services. Offers extensive subtitle support and playback controls for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud services, Extensive subtitle format and customization support, Playback speed control and AB repeat, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, and AV1, File and playlist management, Gesture controls for playback and settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade (ONLY FOR 2.x VERSION USERS) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays everything
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Robust codec support
- 🔌 Seamless network streaming
- 💡 Useful features (brightness/volume control, gestures)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes with certain video formats
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 DTS audio support removed (paid feature now)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SMB/DLNA connectivity
- Automatic decoder switching problems
- Subtitles not displaying correctly
- Keyboard shortcuts not working
- Airplay/Chromecast issues

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Gapless playback
- Ability to edit/delete playlists
- Support for Dolby Vision
- Sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8player free?

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

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Neither 8player nor nPlayer Plus shows ads.

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

8player ships an update fortnightly, and nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Most recently, 8player was updated on October 1, 2026 and nPlayer Plus on October 1, 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.*