Comparison

AnyStream Player vs BoxLab

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

Head to head
About

AnyStream Player

Features
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AnyStream Player is a high-performance media player built for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes servers. With a modern interface and maximum stability, AnyStream turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete entertainment hub. WHY CHOOSE ANYSTREAM PLAYER? • Multi-Screen — Watch up to 4 channels simultaneously on the same screen. • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) — Keep watching in a floating window while using other apps. • Native AirPlay — Cast to Apple TV or any compatible Smart TV directly from the app. • Manage Multiple Servers — Add up to 1000 different servers/playlists and switch between them easily. • Favorites — Save your favorite channels and content for quick access. • Ultra-Fast Connection — Smart anti-buffering system for instant playback with no lag. • Smart Auto-Reconnect — Full support for HTTP and HTTPS servers with automatic reconnection. • Live Channels, Movies & Series — Clean organization and smooth navigation across all categories. • 30 Languages — Full native interface in 30 languages including English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Hindi, and more. • On-Screen Keyboard — Fast, convenient typing for URLs, usernames, and passwords. • Real-Time Diagnostics — Built-in log tracking to instantly test connections. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad — Clean interface, large readable fonts, and premium Dark Mode. IMPORTANT NOTICE: AnyStream Player is exclusively a media management and playback application. The app does not provide, host, or include any content, channels, or playlists. Users must use their own legally licensed content provided by their servers. We do not support or facilitate the streaming of copyrighted material without proper authorization. Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy: https://spontaneous-figolla-eac6b1.netlify.app/

About

BoxLab

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BoxLab is the complete loudspeaker design tool for your phone. Start from your driver's Thiele/Small parameters and end up with the final design, 3D dimensions, charts and a shareable PDF. ENCLOSURE DESIGN • Sealed box with rigorous Qtc, Fc, F3 calculations — canonical T/S model • Bass reflex with 5 alignment families (B4, QB3, C4, SBB4, SC4) • 4th-order bandpass • Passive radiator (Small 1974 model with Qmp and Fp tuning) • Horn (exponential, tractrix, Le Cléac'h, hyperbolic, conical) PASSIVE CROSSOVER 2/3-WAY • Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel filters (1st-4th order) • Simulation with real driver impedance (motional impedance included) • Zobel network + L-pad for tweeter attenuation • Manual override of every L/C value MULTI-DRIVER CONFIGURATIONS • Parallel, Series, Series-Parallel • Isobaric Series / Parallel (Vas halved → half the enclosure size) • Push-Pull with HD2 cancellation (~12 dB) INTEGRATED 3D RENDERING • Cabinet in oblique projection for every project • 6 ratio presets: Golden, EBU, Sepmeyer, Louden, Cube, Custom • Drivers, port and passive radiator placed on the baffle • Internal/external dimensions, total panel area MEASUREMENT TOOLS • Real-time SPL meter with A/C/Z weighting + LAeq • 1/3-octave spectrum (16 Hz - 16 kHz) • In-room measurement (Pro): pink noise or sweep + mic → measured vs predicted overlay • HD2/HD3/THD distortion analysis (Pro) with push-pull toggle DATABASE & PROJECTS • Unlimited driver database • Paste-import drivers directly from datasheets — the parser extracts Fs, Qts, Vas etc. automatically • 4 demo drivers preloaded • Save projects and multi-module Systems (woofer + tweeter + crossover) • PDF export with vector charts, share and print OFFLINE & PRIVACY • 100% offline, no connection required • No data collected, no analytics, no ads • 9 languages: IT, EN, DE, FR, ES, JA, ZH, ZH-Hant, KO PRO ONE-TIME PURCHASE The free version includes sealed box, bass reflex, 2-way crossover, 3D box dimensions, the SPL meter, the full driver database and up to 3 saved projects. Pro unlocks bandpass, passive radiator, horn, 3-way crossover, in-room measurement, distortion, multi-module systems, PDF export and unlimited projects. One-time payment, no subscriptions. Mathematically validated: 93 unit tests cover Thiele/Small, multi-driver, crossover and the parameter parser. For: DIY hobbyists, speaker builders, audio technicians, acoustics students.

Screenshots

AnyStream Player4 screens
BoxLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoxLab at every 2 days against AnyStream Player's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AnyStream Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and BoxLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyStream Player ships an update every 2 weeks, BoxLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AnyStream Player versus BoxLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyStream PlayerBoxLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElias MirandaDomenico Ungaro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AnyStream Player

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
1 purchases

BoxLab

One-time1
  • BoxLab Pro$8.99

Questions

Is AnyStream Player free?
AnyStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxLab free?
BoxLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnyStream Player or BoxLab have ads?
Neither AnyStream Player nor BoxLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyStream Player or BoxLab?
AnyStream Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and BoxLab every 2 days. Most recently, AnyStream Player was updated on November 9, 2026 and BoxLab on November 6, 2026.

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