Comparison

Tomato Player vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Tomato Player

This application allows users to add and play multiple online live stream sources. It does not provide streaming content itself, requiring users to find their own sources. A proxy setting is available for network issues.

Highlights
  • Add multiple live stream sources
  • Play online live streams
  • Proxy settings for network
  • User-provided stream sources
Features
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【Tomato Player】 An online live stream source player, you can add multiple live stream sources. The player itself does not provide live streaming service, so you need to find available live streaming sources yourself. [Live stream source] We have a couple of third-party live streams on github that you can check out and add: https://github.com/newpanjing/Tomato-Player/blob/main/README.md 【 Frequently Asked Questions 】 If the network is not available, please set the proxy in the app. 【 Contact us 】 Please contact us if you have any questions: Email: newpanjing@icloud.com

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

Tomato Player4 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoxPlayer at 93% against Tomato Player's 14%. BoxPlayer also leads on price (Free vs $8.99). Tomato Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On 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

BoxPlayer is free to download; Tomato Player costs $8.99 up front. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tomato Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tomato Player versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomato PlayerBoxPlayer
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer敬 潘三玉 高

Customer experience

Tomato Player

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

BoxPlayer

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

Bugs and requests

Tomato Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Tomato Player

No in-app purchases

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 Tomato Player free?
Tomato Player costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomato Player or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither Tomato Player nor BoxPlayer shows ads.

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