Comparison

Lenna vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Lenna

A media player for movie and TV enthusiasts, ideal for users with home NAS storage. It connects to Emby/Jellyfin servers and plays directly from WebDAV/SMB. Enjoy high-quality playback with HDR support, library management, and seamless syncing.

Highlights
  • Connects to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB
  • Browse poster walls and search media
  • Background and PiP playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • 4K, HDR, DolbyVision support
  • iCloud and Trakt.TV sync
  • DLNA casting
Features
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Lenna is a media player software designed specifically for movie and TV enthusiasts. It is especially suitable for users who store their media content on a home NAS or cloud drive. Lenna supports managing multiple Emby/Jellyfin servers simultaneously, as well as direct video playback from WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive sources. It offers powerful browsing, playback, and synchronization features, allowing you to easily enjoy high-quality home entertainment. Media Library Features: - Seamless connection to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive servers. - Browse poster walls to quickly view all your media content. - Efficient search to easily find the movie or TV show you're looking for. - Categorized management to keep your media library organized. - Modify media library passwords to protect your personal content. Playback Features: - Background playback for uninterrupted streaming while multitasking. - Automatic picture-in-picture playback to enhance your multitasking experience. - Fixed and temporary playback speed control to cater to different viewing preferences. - Support for audio track and subtitle selection, providing a personalized viewing experience. - Full support for 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and DolbyVision video playback for an immersive audio-visual experience. - DLNA casting support for seamless streaming to compatible TVs and devices, allowing you to enjoy content on larger screens with just a tap. Syncing Features: - iCloud Sync allows seamless switching between devices, so your viewing experience continues anywhere, anytime. - Trakt.TV / Simkl Sync connects Lenna to Trakt.TV / Simkl, syncing your playback progress. * Note: This app does not provide any media server links or video content.

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

BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lenna at 4.9 against BoxPlayer's 4.7. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Lenna sells 3 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

Lenna holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Lenna's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lenna versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLennaBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (105 ratings) — better4.7 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews — better93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer佳琦 王三玉 高

Customer experience

Lenna

All ratings84 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

BoxPlayer

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

User reviews

Lenna

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent and free app
  • 🚀 Seamless Emby/Jellyfin connection
  • ✨ High quality for free
  • 🌟 User-friendly interface
  • 💯 Highly recommended

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio/video sync issues
  • 🐛 Dolby vision green screen
  • 🐛 Subtitles not loading
  • 🐛 Multi-season display issue
  • 🐛 Playback buffering problems

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

Lenna

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Audio and video out of sync after pausing and returning to app
  • Subtitles and video out of sync after pausing for a while
  • Dolby Vision playback shows a green screen
  • Cannot load RST subtitles from Emby
  • Some MP4 videos report 'avformat can't open input|Protocol not found'
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  • Login shows 403 error despite correct credentials
  • Playback buffering issues (low kbps)
  • Only displays Season 1 for shows with multiple seasons
  • Original film discs do not display size/bitrate correctly, showing error
  • Playback freezes when returning to the screen after pausing
  • RTS subtitles cannot be loaded

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add playback history tab
  • Implement scraping and poster wall
  • Add screen-off casting
  • Support IPTV remote subscription (txt/m3u)
  • Add gesture switch toggle
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  • Add SMB support
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Add video caching/download function
  • Add alternative line option for Emby servers
  • Add privacy blur for locked interface
  • Add screen casting to playback interface
  • Add option to disable subtitle styles/effects
  • Add dual subtitle support
  • Add loading local subtitles from Files app
  • Add macOS version
  • Add TV version
  • Add local video import from Files/Photos
  • Add media library summary statistics
  • Add option to not scrape for 115 cloud drive

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

3 purchases

Lenna

One-time3
  • A Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • A Deluxe Dessert$4.99
  • A Big Meal$14.99
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 Lenna free?
Lenna 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, Lenna or BoxPlayer?
Lenna is rated higher. Lenna averages 4.9 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while BoxPlayer averages 4.7 from 61 ratings.
Do Lenna or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither Lenna nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lenna or BoxPlayer?
Lenna ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lenna was updated on September 26, 2026 and BoxPlayer on September 10, 2026.

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