Comparison

Jellyflix vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Jellyflix

This open-source application provides a user-friendly interface for playing your personal video collection from Jellyfin servers. Enjoy seamless playback across multiple platforms with features like multiple profiles, search, library view, and offline mode.

Highlights
  • Jellyfin video playback
  • Multiple profiles
  • Search and library view
  • Cross-platform interface
  • Transcoded download support (beta)
  • Offline mode
Features
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Jellyflix is an open-source Jellyfin client for video playback. It's available for all major platforms, doesn't collect your data, is very easy to use and has all the features you need to playback your personal movie collection. Features include: - video playback of your Jellyfin content - multiple profiles - search and library view - the same interface for almost every platform - transcoded download support (in beta) - offline mode - quick connect

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

Jellyflix4 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoxPlayer at 93% against Jellyflix's 33%. BoxPlayer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Jellyflix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Jellyflix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoxPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxPlayer has 61 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jellyflix's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jellyflix ships an update every 8 months, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jellyflix versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyflixBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (12 ratings)4.7 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1261 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJonathan-David Kienzle三玉 高

Customer experience

Jellyflix

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral27.8%
Negative38.9%

BoxPlayer

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

Bugs and requests

Jellyflix

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

Jellyflix

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
Show 2 more
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99

Questions

Is Jellyflix free?
Jellyflix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jellyflix or BoxPlayer?
BoxPlayer is rated higher. Jellyflix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BoxPlayer averages 4.7 from 61 ratings.
Do Jellyflix or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither Jellyflix nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jellyflix or BoxPlayer?
Jellyflix ships an update every 8 months, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jellyflix was updated on September 21, 2026 and BoxPlayer on September 10, 2026.

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