Comparison

8player vs AREZTV IPTV Media Player

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

AREZTV IPTV Media Player

This application is a premium media player for live TV, movies, and series. It offers a sleek interface with advanced features like picture-in-picture and multiscreen mode. Requires a third-party IPTV subscription to function.

Highlights
  • Glassmorphism interface with blur effects
  • M3U & Xtream Codes API support
  • Live TV, Movies, and TV Series organization
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Multiscreen viewing up to 4 channels
  • Chromecast support
  • Universal Search functionality
Features
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AREZTV is a premium IPTV player designed for iPhone and iPad. Experience smooth streaming with a stunning glassmorphism interface featuring blur effects, fluid animations, and haptic feedback that feels truly native on your Apple device. Whether you want to watch live TV channels, browse movies, or binge your favorite TV series, AREZTV provides everything you need in one elegant application. NATIVE APPLE EXPERIENCE AREZTV is built from the ground up for Apple platforms: - Beautiful glassmorphism design with blur effects and smooth animations - Haptic feedback for an immersive tactile experience - Dark theme optimized for comfortable viewing day and night - Responsive layouts that adapt perfectly to iPhone and iPad - Intuitive navigation that feels natural on every device COMPREHENSIVE FORMAT SUPPORT Connect to your IPTV service with ease: - M3U and M3U8 playlist support - Import your playlists via URL - Xtream Codes API - Full integration with username and password authentication - Multiple streaming protocols: HLS, MPEG-TS, RTMP - Video formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, TS, and more - Both HTTP and HTTPS stream support - Automatic format detection COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT HUB All your content organized beautifully: - Live TV - Stream your own playlists with smart organization by categories - Movies (VOD) - Browse extensive movie libraries with posters and descriptions - TV Series - Watch complete series with proper season and episode organization - Favorites - Save your most-watched content for quick access - Watch History - Keep track of everything you've watched - Continue Watching - Resume playback exactly where you left off - Smart Categories - Content automatically sorted by genre, country, and type ADVANCED FEATURES Features that set AREZTV apart: - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) - Keep watching in a floating window while using other apps - Multiscreen Mode - Watch up to 4 different channels simultaneously - Chromecast Support - Cast your content to any Chromecast-enabled device - Universal Search - Find any channel, movie, or series instantly - Adjustable Buffer - Fine-tune settings to optimize for your internet connection - Multiple Aspect Ratios - Fit, fill, stretch, and zoom options for any screen PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY - Intelligent caching system for instant content loading - Smooth scrolling through libraries with 100,000+ items - Low memory footprint and battery efficient playback - Fast app startup time and automatic reconnection MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in 9 languages: English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, and Vietnamese. The interface automatically adapts to your device settings. IMPORTANT NOTICE AREZTV is a media player application only. This app requires an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider. AREZTV does not provide, host, or distribute any video content. Users are solely responsible for their own content and subscriptions. PRIVACY FOCUSED - No account registration or personal data collection - No advertisements, tracking, or analytics - Your playlists and credentials stay on your device SUPPORT Questions? Email: contact@merasus.com Website: https://merasus.com Download AREZTV now and transform your streaming experience!

Screenshots

8player4 screens
AREZTV IPTV Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AREZTV IPTV Media Player at 4.6 against 8player's 2.8. AREZTV IPTV Media Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 8player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (174 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. AREZTV IPTV Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AREZTV IPTV Media Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8player has 174 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of 8player's written reviews are positive against 50% of AREZTV IPTV Media Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8player ships an update fortnightly, AREZTV IPTV Media Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
8player versus AREZTV IPTV Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8playerAREZTV IPTV Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (174 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings174 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer8soft LtdMERASUS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

8player

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

AREZTV IPTV Media Player

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

AREZTV IPTV Media Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

8player

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

AREZTV IPTV Media Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8player free?
8player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AREZTV IPTV Media Player free?
AREZTV IPTV Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8player or AREZTV IPTV Media Player?
AREZTV IPTV Media Player is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while AREZTV IPTV Media Player averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do 8player or AREZTV IPTV Media Player have ads?
Neither 8player nor AREZTV IPTV Media Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8player or AREZTV IPTV Media Player?
8player ships an update fortnightly, and AREZTV IPTV Media Player every 2 months. Most recently, 8player was updated on November 1, 2026 and AREZTV IPTV Media Player on October 31, 2026.

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