Comparison

M3U8 vs StreamBox

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

Head to head
About

M3U8

Features
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M3U8ChangeMP4 turns local M3U8 files into MP4 and helps you trim video, export GIFs, extract audio, and merge clips with a simple, fast workflow.

About

StreamBox

Features
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StreamBox is a modern, lightweight streaming browser, media player, and offline asset manager crafted for media enthusiasts. Key Features: - Stream Sniffing and Multi-Format Playback: Supports HLS (M3U8), MP4, MOV, WebM, as well as MP3, M4A, AAC, and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Background Audio: Enjoy seamless background listening and lock screen playback controls. - Offline Cache and Smart Folders: Organize your favorite audio, video, and web image assets with customizable multi-level folders. - Batch Web Image Extraction: Easily detect and extract high-resolution images from webpages with batch preview and one-tap download. - Privacy Protection (PRO): Secure your personal media collections with Face ID / Touch ID App Lock. - Native System Sharing: Share links directly from Safari and other apps into StreamBox to start streaming instantly. Disclaimer: StreamBox is a local media player and streaming analysis utility tool. Users are strictly responsible for complying with local copyright regulations and intellectual property laws. StreamBox does not host, provide, or encourage the infringement of copyrighted content. Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice and Legal Terms: - Plan Title: StreamBox PRO Yearly Subscription - Subscription Period: 1 Year (Auto-Renewable) - Payment and Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage and Cancel: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

M3U84 screens
StreamBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M3U8 at none against StreamBox's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StreamBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. M3U8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
M3U8 versus StreamBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3U8StreamBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer碧云 钱Chung Hui Huang

In-app purchases

None

M3U8

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StreamBox

Subscriptions1
  • StreamBox PRO Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamBox PRO Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is M3U8 free?
M3U8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamBox free?
StreamBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M3U8 or StreamBox have ads?
Neither M3U8 nor StreamBox shows ads.

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