# BoxTracker vs HLS Player

The clearest difference is ads: BoxTracker at none against HLS Player's shown. HLS Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxTracker | HLS Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 1 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omri Shapira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270816733) | [CHANG DEOK KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691984952) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtracker/id6749808108)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HLS Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hls-player-m3u8-streamer/id6749856097)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxTracker free?

BoxTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HLS Player free?

HLS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BoxTracker or HLS Player have ads?

HLS Player shows ads; BoxTracker does not.

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