Comparison

SenPlayer vs BoxPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SenPlayer

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

Highlights
  • 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback
  • Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers
  • Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP)
  • Custom gesture controls
  • Blu-ray ISO disc playback
  • Enhanced subtitle support
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SenPlayer — Your personal media player, wherever you are. Enjoy videos from local storage, cloud drives, NAS, and your favorite media servers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. From catching up on a series while traveling to movie night at home, make every title in your collection a pleasure to watch. • Your Media, Connected 
Connect to Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, and fnOS, or access your computer and NAS via SMB, WebDAV, and FTP. Stream from 115, 123 Cloud Drive, Aliyun Drive, and Baidu Netdisk, bringing your media sources together in one place. • Stunning Picture, Immersive Sound 
Enjoy popular formats including MKV, MP4, and MOV, with support for 4K, 8K, 120fps, hdr high resolution and high-frame-rate video.While Atmos and spatial audio deliver immersive sound with compatible media and devices. • Explore Your Blu-ray Collection 
Play Blu-ray ISO files, browse disc playlists, and navigate chapters. Switch between the main feature, bonus material, and other included content without extracting or converting files beforehand. • Enhance Your Viewing Experience 
On supported devices, use AI upscaling to improve clarity, frame interpolation for smoother motion, or SDR-to-HDR conversion to expand brightness range. Choose the ßenhancements that suit your videos and viewing preferences. • Your Collection, Beautifully Organized 
Browse posters, synopses, ratings, and cast details in your media libraries. Search across servers to find what you want, and bookmark favorite videos and folders for easy access. Keep everyday favorites close at hand as your collection grows. • Subtitles and Danmaku, Your Way 
Use embedded subtitles, load external files, or search for subtitles online. Display two subtitle tracks at once for movies or language learning. Adjust fonts, size, color, position, and timing during playback, with support for Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitle conversion. Import danmaku files or connect custom sources, then personalize the style, speed, and display area of on-screen comments. • Flexible Playback, Everyday Convenience 
Adjust playback speed, switch audio tracks, navigate chapters, and skip intros and credits. Preview the timeline to find a scene, use Picture in Picture while multitasking, or casting and external display support bring your viewing experience to a bigger screen. • Pick Up Across Devices 
Sync server configurations, favorites, and playback history through iCloud. Add a media source on your iPhone and browse it on your iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. Continue Watching takes you back to where you left off, so it’s easy to move from one screen to another.

About

BoxPlayer

A versatile video player for iPhone and iPad that supports a wide range of formats and offers advanced streaming capabilities. Enjoy seamless playback with subtitle support, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio, all within an elegant interface. It integrates with various cloud services and media servers for a comprehensive viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats
  • HDR, Dolby Vision, Spatial Audio support
  • iCloud and Trakt synchronization
  • Emby, Jellyfin, Plex compatibility
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Local video playback
  • Automatic metadata fetching
Features
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BoxPlayer is a beautifully designed video player that supports almost all video formats and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. Enjoy seamless streaming without the need to convert files. It offers powerful streaming options and subtitle support. With an elegant interface, precise controls, and smooth playback, it delivers an exceptional viewing experience. Key Features Powerful video player supporting MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio iCloud synchronization for seamless data access Trakt synchronization for tracking your watch history Compatible with Emby, Jellyfin, Plex and other media applications Supports SMB, WebDAV, and AList Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Premiumize, Baidu Cloud, Aliyun Drive, 115, 123, and other cloud services Supports local video playback Integrated TMDB movie database metadata for organizing local and cloud-stored videos Beautiful layout for quick access to video information Automatic artwork and metadata fetching Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use https://xbyvideohub.com/privacy-policy https://xbyvideohub.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

SenPlayer4 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SenPlayer at 1.2K against BoxPlayer's 61. SenPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). BoxPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SenPlayer against 4.7 for BoxPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SenPlayer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SenPlayer's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SenPlayer ships an update every 9 days, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SenPlayer versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenPlayerBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.7 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better61
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer军 王三玉 高

Customer experience

SenPlayer

All ratings1,196 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews641 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.9%

BoxPlayer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

SenPlayer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app with many features
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast playback
  • 💡 Highly customizable interface
  • 🔒 No ads or data collection
  • 🔥 Excellent Jellyfin/Emby support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or playback issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
  • 💤 Lack of AirPlay support
  • 📚 Limited subtitle customization options

BoxPlayer

From 61 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive network disk support
  • 🔒 Reliable and secure playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • 🔋 Slightly higher battery consumption

Bugs and requests

SenPlayer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
  • SMB connection problems on some networks
  • Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
  • Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
  • Implement a playlist feature
  • Allow dual subtitle display
  • Provide an Apple TV version of the app
  • Add a download option for media files

BoxPlayer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes on older devices
  • Playback stuttering with high-bitrate files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for VOD sources
  • Integrated subtitle management
  • Chromecast/AirPlay integration

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SenPlayer

One-time5
  • Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite)$6.99
  • Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro(AppleTV)$9.99
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  • Lifetime Pro(Mac)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro(Suite)$12.99
7 purchases

BoxPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • BoxPlayer Pro tvOS LifeTime$4.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro macOS LifeTime$4.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro iOS LifeTime$4.99
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  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99

Questions

Is SenPlayer free?
SenPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SenPlayer or BoxPlayer?
SenPlayer and BoxPlayer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 61 ratings respectively.
Do SenPlayer or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither SenPlayer nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SenPlayer or BoxPlayer?
SenPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, SenPlayer was updated on September 23, 2026 and BoxPlayer on September 10, 2026.

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