Comparison

BoxPlayer vs DeePlayer

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

Head to head
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

About

DeePlayer

This media player supports all video and audio formats without conversion. It seamlessly integrates with cloud storage and popular media servers like Plex and Emby, automatically fetching metadata for a beautiful, intuitive viewing experience.

Highlights
  • All format video and audio support
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Plex, Jellyfin, Emby media server compatibility
  • Automatic metadata and cover art retrieval
  • Multilingual interface
  • Modern and intuitive design
Features
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DeePlayer is a powerful media player that brings you an unparalleled viewing experience. * All Format Support: Play any video and audio format without conversion * Cloud Service Integration: Easily connect to Google Drive, Dropbox, and other cloud storage services * Media Server Compatibility: Perfect support for Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and other media servers * Smart Content Scraping: Automatically retrieve movie information, covers, and metadata * Multilingual Support: Interface available in multiple languages to meet the needs of global users * Beautiful Interface: Modern design with intuitive operation and comfortable user experience Whether you're a movie enthusiast, music lover, or someone who enjoys accessing media content anytime, anywhere, DeePlayer meets all your needs. From local files to cloud content, from home media servers to online resources, DeePlayer makes media playback unprecedentedly simple and enjoyable. Download DeePlayer now and start your ultimate media experience journey! Privacy Policy and Terms of Use https://deeplayer.feifeiduck.com/en/privacy https://deeplayer.feifeiduck.com/en/terms

Screenshots

BoxPlayer4 screens
DeePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoxPlayer at 93% against DeePlayer's 40%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and DeePlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, DeePlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BoxPlayer versus DeePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxPlayerDeePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB73 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer三玉 高浩 朱

Customer experience

BoxPlayer

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

DeePlayer

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and 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

DeePlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99
5 purchases

DeePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription - Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Deep Pro - monthly$1.99
  • Deep Pro - yearly$5.99
  • Deep Pro - lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeePlayer free?
DeePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxPlayer or DeePlayer have ads?
Neither BoxPlayer nor DeePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxPlayer or DeePlayer?
BoxPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeePlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoxPlayer was updated on September 10, 2026 and DeePlayer on July 22, 2026.

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