Comparison

BoxPlayer vs NipaPlay

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

NipaPlay

A modern, open-source video player for local media collections. It supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks, integrates with Emby & Jellyfin servers, and offers a clean UI. Enjoy an interactive viewing experience with Danmaku support.

Highlights
  • Plays local video files
  • Supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks
  • Emby & Jellyfin server integration
  • Danmaku (bullet comments) support
  • Clean and modern user interface
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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NipaPlay is a modern, open-source video player built for your local media collection. Enjoy an immersive and flexible viewing experience, whether you're watching offline files or connecting to your personal media server. Key Features: Your Media, Your Way: Flawlessly play your local video files with support for multiple subtitle (ASS, SRT) and audio tracks. Emby & Jellyfin Integration: Connect directly to your media server to browse and watch your entire library. Made for Anime Fans: Full support for Danmaku (bullet comments) brings an interactive viewing experience. Clean & Modern UI: A beautiful, easy-to-use interface that stays out of your way. Truly Cross-Platform: Designed with Flutter for a seamless experience on all your devices.

Screenshots

BoxPlayer4 screens
NipaPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NipaPlay at none against BoxPlayer's 7. NipaPlay also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). BoxPlayer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (61 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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. NipaPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoxPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxPlayer has 61 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of BoxPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of NipaPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, NipaPlay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BoxPlayer versus NipaPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxPlayerNipaPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB185 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer三玉 高荣广 梁

Customer experience

BoxPlayer

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

NipaPlay

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NipaPlay

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
Show 2 more
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
  • BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99
None

NipaPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NipaPlay free?
NipaPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoxPlayer or NipaPlay?
BoxPlayer is rated higher. BoxPlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while NipaPlay averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do BoxPlayer or NipaPlay have ads?
Neither BoxPlayer nor NipaPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxPlayer or NipaPlay?
BoxPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and NipaPlay every 8 days. Most recently, BoxPlayer was updated on September 10, 2026 and NipaPlay on September 16, 2026.

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