8player vs Xtream IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Xtream IPTV Player
This app serves as a modern IPTV player and content manager. It allows users to import and organize various IPTV formats like Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, and EPG guides for a seamless streaming experience. Enjoy live TV and VOD content with an intuitive interface.
- Xtream Codes API support
- M3U playlist import
- EPG guide import
- Smart, intuitive interface
- Live TV and VOD support
- Multi-device support
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All your streaming content, beautifully organized. Squire is the ultimate streaming client for IPTV, Plex, Jellyfin, Put.io and more — designed for users who want a smooth, customizable, and modern experience. Whether you're importing Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, or connecting your home media server, Squire makes it easy to watch and organize all your content in one place. Main features: Xtream Codes API support for fast and reliable IPTV access M3U playlist and EPG guide import to keep your content organized Plex and Jellyfin integration to stream your home media library Put.io support for cloud-stored content Smart, intuitive interface to browse channels, movies, and shows by category or genre Full support for live TV and VOD with seamless switching between content types Multi-device support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 100% private: Squire does not host or distribute content. Your credentials and streams are yours alone. What users are saying: "Squire is exactly what I needed — fast, elegant, and simple to use." "I've tried many IPTV apps, and this one is by far the best." "Perfect for Xtream, and the playlist manager is a game-changer." Get started in seconds. Enter your credentials or connect your server and start streaming. No complex setup. No extra hardware. No nonsense. Download Squire and take control of your streaming experience. Squire get images and metadata from TMDB service. All trademarks, service marks, and logos contained on this app, are owned by or licensed to us and are subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. Squire do comply with the conditions the service requires to use that API and which has legal terms over intellectual property rights and copyright policy https://www.themoviedb.org/documentation/website/terms-of-use Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 8player at 16.6 against Xtream IPTV Player's 26.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. 8player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Xtream IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8player | Xtream IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (168 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews — better | 42.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 168 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8soft Ltd | Fernando Torcelly |
Customer experience
8player
Xtream IPTV Player
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
Xtream IPTV Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8player
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Xtream IPTV Player
- Monthly Autorenew Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Autorenew Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Squire Player iPhone$2.99
Questions
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