Comparison

Ultimate Player Pro vs Boxly

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Import local videos
  • Organize media library
  • Browse WebDAV/HTTP folders
  • Play direct streams
  • Fullscreen player
  • Subtitle support
  • Speed control
  • AirPlay and Picture in Picture
Features
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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.

About

Boxly

Features
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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 Codes–compatible 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.

Screenshots

Ultimate Player Pro4 screens
Boxly4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Ultimate Player Pro versus Boxly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate Player ProBoxly
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLim SangjinSonia Sonia

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Player Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Boxly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate Player Pro free?
Ultimate Player Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxly free?
Boxly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ultimate Player Pro or Boxly have ads?
Boxly shows ads; Ultimate Player Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Player Pro or Boxly?
Ultimate Player Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Boxly every 4 days. Most recently, Ultimate Player Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Boxly on October 29, 2026.

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