Comparison

M3U8 嗅探 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 嗅探

This tool allows you to import m3u8 links to process and save media clips directly on your device. It offers task management for progress tracking and a Safari browser extension for web use. All processing is done locally, ensuring your links and files remain private.

Highlights
  • Import m3u8 links
  • Local media processing
  • Save media to device
  • Task progress tracking
  • Safari browser extension
  • Privacy-focused local operation
Features
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A local m3u8 media processing tool that supports importing m3u8 links to merge and save media clips locally. All tasks run locally on the device and do not upload any links or files to external servers. [Function Introduction] 1. Import m3u8 address and process media resources locally 2. Save media files to local album/file 3. Task management, viewing execution progress 4. Simultaneously supports the Safari browser extension for web browsers. Tip: Please use this tool within the scope permitted by law, only for processing media resources for which you have legal permission.

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

M3U8 嗅探4 screens
StreamBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M3U8 嗅探 at none against StreamBox's 2. M3U8 嗅探 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. StreamBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. M3U8 嗅探 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M3U8 嗅探 ships an update every 11 days, StreamBox every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
M3U8 嗅探 versus StreamBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3U8 嗅探StreamBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer祥纤 林Chung Hui Huang

In-app purchases

None

M3U8 嗅探

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StreamBox

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

Questions

Is M3U8 嗅探 free?
M3U8 嗅探 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamBox free?
StreamBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M3U8 嗅探 or StreamBox have ads?
Neither M3U8 嗅探 nor StreamBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M3U8 嗅探 or StreamBox?
M3U8 嗅探 ships an update every 11 days, and StreamBox every 8 days. Most recently, M3U8 嗅探 was updated on October 31, 2026 and StreamBox on October 31, 2026.

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