BoxPlayer vs CapyPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CapyPlayer
A lightweight media player optimized for Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, and Feiniu Media. It prioritizes stable decoding, pure video output, and a smooth viewing experience, supporting a wide range of formats and HDR technologies.
- Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
- Supports all video formats
- 4K/8K playback
- HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
- Subtitle and danmaku support
- Multiple audio tracks
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Bring your NAS video library to iPhone and iPad with CapyPlayer, a video player built for your own media servers. Connect Emby, Jellyfin, Plex or Feiniu Media on iPhone and iPad, then browse, search and play content you are authorized to access from one app. BRING YOUR LIBRARIES TOGETHER • Add multiple servers and combine libraries and alternate versions • Configure backup connections for different network conditions • Browse posters, artwork, cast, genres, ratings and watch progress • Find titles with search history, filters and sorting • Use MoviePilot subscriptions, Trakt tracking and a following calendar PLAY HIGH-QUALITY SOURCES • Choose from MPV and AetherEngine playback engines • Play 4K/8K, HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision where supported* • Play Profile 7 FEL dual-layer Dolby Vision with MPV • Switch audio tracks and use embedded, external and styled ASS subtitles • Search, match, cache and customize danmaku comments • Use chapters, intro/outro skipping, next-episode preloading and continuous playback • Watch on a larger screen with AirPlay TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Download videos for offline viewing • Protect selected resources with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Back up and restore settings through WebDAV • Customize Home, card layouts and the app icon CapyPlayer does not provide, host or unlock any video content. Media server features require a compatible server and content you are legally authorized to access. * Format, resolution and HDR/Dolby Vision support depend on the source, playback engine, server, device and display. CapyPlayer is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with the listed services. Some features require CapyPlayer Pro, available through in-app purchase. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless canceled and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BoxPlayer at 4 against CapyPlayer's 2. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CapyPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoxPlayer | CapyPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (62 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 三玉 高 | 浩 朱 |
Customer experience
BoxPlayer
CapyPlayer
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
CapyPlayer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BoxPlayer
- BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
- BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
- 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
CapyPlayer
- Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
- Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99









