Comparison

BoxPlayer vs CapyPlayer

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

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.

Highlights
  • Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
  • Supports all video formats
  • 4K/8K playback
  • HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
  • Subtitle and danmaku support
  • Multiple audio tracks
Features
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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

Screenshots

BoxPlayer4 screens
CapyPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BoxPlayer versus CapyPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxPlayerCapyPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB119 MB
Age rating17+4+
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%

CapyPlayer

Written reviews1 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

CapyPlayer

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
2 purchases

CapyPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CapyPlayer free?
CapyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxPlayer or CapyPlayer have ads?
Neither BoxPlayer nor CapyPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxPlayer or CapyPlayer?
BoxPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and CapyPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BoxPlayer was updated on October 21, 2026 and CapyPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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