Comparison

8player vs QuietBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

QuietBox

Organize and play local and home-network media files with a clean interface. Supports multiple import methods, broad file formats, and advanced playback features like subtitle support and Picture in Picture. Manage your media library efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multi-source media import
  • Home network media access
  • Broad format support
  • Subtitle loading and switching
  • Picture in Picture playback
  • File management tools
  • IPTV support
Features
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# QuietBox QuietBox is a productivity-focused media player for local and home-network content. Import, organize, and play media from multiple sources with a clean, reliable experience on iPhone and iPad. ## Key Features • Multi-source import: Photos, Files, Wi-Fi transfer, and iTunes/Finder File Sharing • Media services: Access common home media protocols and remote/cloud sources (availability may vary by version) • Broad format support for common video, audio, and image files • Playback tools: subtitle loading/switching, speed control, resume playback, background play, and Picture in Picture • File management: rename, move, copy, batch actions, and centralized download management • IPTV support: add/manage sources and quickly browse channels (region/version dependent) ## Why QuietBox • Local-first media control • Clean UI built for playback and organization efficiency Note: Some features may vary by region, iOS version, or device capability.

Screenshots

8player4 screens
QuietBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QuietBox at 5.0 against 8player's 2.8. QuietBox also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 8player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (175 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and QuietBox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuietBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8player has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8player ships an update fortnightly, QuietBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
8player versus QuietBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8playerQuietBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (175 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings175 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8soft LtdNAICAI LI

Customer experience

8player

All ratings173 ratings
Positive42.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative52.0%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative46.8%

QuietBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

QuietBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

8player

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

QuietBox

One-time2
  • VIP Pro$1.99
  • VIP Max$2.99

Questions

Is 8player free?
8player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuietBox free?
QuietBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 8player or QuietBox?
QuietBox is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while QuietBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 8player or QuietBox have ads?
QuietBox shows ads; 8player does not.
Which is updated more often, 8player or QuietBox?
8player ships an update fortnightly, and QuietBox every 9 days. Most recently, 8player was updated on November 6, 2026 and QuietBox on October 30, 2026.

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