# Reflix vs BoxPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: BoxPlayer at 4.7 against Reflix's 3.7. BoxPlayer also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 62%) and ratings volume (62 vs 17). Reflix's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reflix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

BoxPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Reflix's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.

Reflix ships an update weekly, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reflix | BoxPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflix-emby-video-player/id6621243955/reviews) | **[4.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxplayer/id6739804060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [晶晶 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704902220) | [三玉 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786938832) |

## What reviewers say

### Reflix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflix-emby-video-player/id6621243955)

Discover trending movies and shows, track your viewing progress, and get smart recommendations. Seamlessly switch between Emby services, sync history across devices, and manage your favorites in one place. Enjoy an enhanced audio-visual experience with third-party player support.

**Highlights:** Discover trending movies and shows, Track viewing progress, Connect multiple Emby services, Smart content recommendations, Seamless resource switching, Multi-device synced viewing history, Centralized favorites management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Life time | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 UI design is beautiful
- 💡 Innovative recommendation page
- 👍 One-stop for search, watch, record
- 👍 Good user experience
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Developers have run away
- 😞 No updates after payment
- 😞 Buggy software
- 😞 No cache for player
- 😞 Cannot add Emby service

**Reported bugs**

- Emby service cannot be added
- Many bugs
- Player has no cache
- Cannot add external subtitles
- Does not support Dolby Vision decoding

**Requested features**

- Update Apple TV app
- Update iPad app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Support Dolby Vision
- Support Trakt integration


### BoxPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxplayer/id6739804060)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxPlayer 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| BoxPlayer 年度会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| BoxPlayer Pro tvOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro macOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro iOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime | $6.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance
- 💡 Comprehensive network disk support
- 🔒 Reliable and secure playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔋 Slightly higher battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Playback stuttering with high-bitrate files

**Requested features**

- Support for VOD sources
- Integrated subtitle management
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reflix free?

Reflix 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, Reflix or BoxPlayer?

BoxPlayer is rated higher. Reflix averages 3.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BoxPlayer averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.

### Do Reflix or BoxPlayer have ads?

Neither Reflix nor BoxPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reflix or BoxPlayer?

Reflix ships an update weekly, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reflix was updated on October 30, 2026 and BoxPlayer on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*