Comparison

BigShow vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
About

BigShow

Features
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You have been busy all day and you don’t have the energy to talk to your children. Try this super large font display application. Silence is better than sound at this time! Have you ever been troubled by not being able to tell the teacher your child’s name when picking up your child from school? This super large font display app can help you, come and experience it now Feature: - Extra large font display - Supports horizontal and vertical screen operations - Modify and edit in real time - Data is saved locally and can be accessed at any time - Dynamically optimize and adjust display effects - Night mode support BigShow-TERMS-of-SERVICE https://github.com/daanff/BigShow-TERMS-of-SERVICE BigShow-Privacy-Policy https://github.com/daanff/BigShow-Privacy-Policy

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

BigShow3 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BoxPlayer at none against BigShow's shown. BoxPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BigShow's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. BigShow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigShow ships an update every 2 months, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BigShow versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigShowBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—62 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDawei Xiong三玉 高

Bugs and requests

BigShow

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

1 purchases

BigShow

One-time1
  • Ad-Free version$1.99
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 BigShow free?
BigShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BigShow or BoxPlayer have ads?
BigShow shows ads; BoxPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, BigShow or BoxPlayer?
BigShow ships an update every 2 months, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BigShow was updated on October 9, 2026 and BoxPlayer on October 21, 2026.

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