Comparison

8player vs SwissFest

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

SwissFest

Features
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Swiss Fest is the ultimate mobile companion for discovering, planning, and navigating music and cultural festivals across Switzerland. Whether you want to explore line-ups, customize your personal timetable, or navigate busy event venues, Swiss Fest keeps everything you need directly in your pocket. Key Features: • Interactive Festival Maps: Locate stages, food stalls, restrooms, first aid points, and other facilities using our offline-compatible, GPS-enabled interactive maps. • Schedules & Personalized Line-ups: View full timetables, filter events by day or stage, browse artist details, and customize your personal itinerary with automated, timely reminders so you never miss a show. • Real-time Parking & Camping Status: Arrive at your destination stress-free. Track real-time occupancy updates and availability slots for festival parking lots and camping zones. • Important Updates & Live Announcements: Stay informed with instant push notifications regarding program changes, weather alerts, safety guidelines, and shuttle schedules. Download Swiss Fest today and make your next Swiss festival experience smooth and unforgettable!

Screenshots

8player4 screens
SwissFest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwissFest at none against 8player's 1. SwissFest also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. SwissFest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8player ships an update fortnightly, SwissFest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8player versus SwissFest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8playerSwissFest
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8soft LtdGunes Yurdakul

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

SwissFest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

8player

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

SwissFest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8player free?
8player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwissFest free?
SwissFest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8player or SwissFest have ads?
Neither 8player nor SwissFest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8player or SwissFest?
8player ships an update fortnightly, and SwissFest every 5 days. Most recently, 8player was updated on October 27, 2026 and SwissFest on October 25, 2026.

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