# 8player vs RotorFury

The clearest difference is price: 8player at Free against RotorFury's $1.99. 8player also leads on ratings volume (175 vs 2). RotorFury's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

8player is free to download; RotorFury costs $1.99 up front. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RotorFury asks for nothing beyond the download.

RotorFury holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8player has 175 ratings behind it against 2, 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 RotorFury's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8player | RotorFury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8player/id375860275/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotorfury/id6759600587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 96 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [8soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425721905) | [Ivan Cerra de Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638) |

## 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


### RotorFury

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotorfury/id6759600587)

Pilot a state-of-the-art attack helicopter in this vertical-scrolling shooter. Master tactical altitude and speed control with omnidirectional movement to hunt down aerial and ground targets. Experience classic arcade visuals and responsive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Tactical altitude and speed control, Omnidirectional helicopter movement, Air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, Homing missiles for ground targets, Variable scrolling speed, Classic 80s arcade visuals

**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 RotorFury free?

RotorFury costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8player or RotorFury?

RotorFury is rated higher. 8player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while RotorFury averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8player or RotorFury have ads?

Neither 8player nor RotorFury shows ads.

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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.*