# 8player vs Video Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Video Flow at 5.0 against 8player's 2.8. Video Flow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 8player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (174 vs 4). On price, 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. Video Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Flow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8player has 174 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

8player ships an update fortnightly, Video Flow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | Video Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-flow-player-and-browser/id6759566214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [Jingling Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632188995) |

## 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


### Video Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-flow-player-and-browser/id6759566214)

Stream videos from multiple platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch in a single, clean interface. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture, background audio, and a sleep timer for a distraction-free viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Unified platform access, Distraction-free viewing, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background audio playback, Sleep timer, Tabbed browsing

**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 Video Flow free?

Video Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8player or Video Flow?

Video Flow is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Video Flow averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 8player or Video Flow have ads?

Neither 8player nor Video Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8player or Video Flow?

8player ships an update fortnightly, and Video Flow every 4 months. Most recently, 8player was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Flow on October 28, 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.*