Ultimate Player Pro vs Boxly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ultimate Player Pro
A free, minimal media player for iPhone and iPad. It allows importing local videos, organizing libraries, browsing network folders, and playing direct streams with advanced playback controls and subtitle support.
- Import local videos
- Organize media library
- Browse WebDAV/HTTP folders
- Play direct streams
- Fullscreen player
- Subtitle support
- Speed control
- AirPlay and Picture in Picture
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Ultimate Player is a free minimal media player for iPhone and iPad. Import local videos, organize your library, browse WebDAV and HTTP folders, play direct streams, and use a clean fullscreen player designed for subtitles, speed control, AirPlay, Picture in Picture, and precise playback settings. The first release focuses on a stable iOS 26 foundation with no ads, no tracking, no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no forced account. Advanced codec, cloud, subtitle, and casting parity work is tracked in the product roadmap and will be enabled as implementation and licensing allow.
Boxly
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BoxlyTV β Live TV, Sports, Football & Cricket Streaming Player BoxlyTV is a premium IPTV media player that lets you stream your own M3U / M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codesβcompatible portals with a smooth, modern experience. Watch Live TV, Live Sports, "Live Football TV," Live Cricket TV, Movies, and TV Series β anytime, anywhere β on your iPhone and iPad. Designed with a clean, dark interface built for smooth, buffer-free watching, whether you're streaming a live football match, a live cricket match, or your favorite series. Key Features: M3U / M3U8 Playlist Player Xtream Codes API Support Live TV Streaming Live Sports Streaming Live Football TV Player Live Cricket TV Player Movies & TV Series Streaming IPTV Player for iPhone & iPad Dark Mode, Modern UI Fast Channel Switching, EPG Support BoxlyTV does not contain any preloaded playlists or channels. Users must import their own content. BoxlyTV is not affiliated with any third-party IPTV providers, sports leagues, or broadcasters. We do not support or promote streaming copyrighted material without proper permission from the copyright holders. BoxlyTV only displays and plays the content that users add. You are responsible for using authorized sources and following the laws of your country.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Player Pro at none against Boxly's shown. Boxly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ultimate Player Pro ships an update every 2 months, Boxly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultimate Player Pro | Boxly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lim Sangjin | Sonia Sonia |
In-app purchases
Ultimate Player Pro
No in-app purchases
Boxly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Ultimate Player Pro or Boxly have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Player Pro or Boxly?
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