# 8player vs AREZTV IPTV Media Player

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 ratings volume (174 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. AREZTV IPTV Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

8player ships an update fortnightly, AREZTV IPTV Media Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | AREZTV IPTV Media Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/areztv-iptv-media-player/id6757201715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [MERASUS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864752781) |

## 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


### AREZTV IPTV Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/areztv-iptv-media-player/id6757201715)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 monthly. Most recently, 8player was updated on November 1, 2026 and AREZTV IPTV Media Player on November 5, 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.*