Tomato Player vs BoxPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Add multiple live stream sources
- Play online live streams
- Proxy settings for network
- User-provided stream sources
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Tomato Player | BoxPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 敬 潘 | 三玉 高 |
Customer experience
Tomato Player
BoxPlayer
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
Tomato Player
No in-app purchases
BoxPlayer
- BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
- BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
- 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








