# HUMAX Media Player vs STBox

The clearest difference is rating: HUMAX Media Player at 3.3 against STBox's 1.0. HUMAX Media Player also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). STBox's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

HUMAX Media Player holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of HUMAX Media Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of STBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HUMAX Media Player ships an update every 13 months, STBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HUMAX Media Player | STBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humax-media-player/id690589716/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbox/id6745128940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Humax Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/518565396) | [Vidhi Vidhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810896277) |

## What reviewers say

### HUMAX Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humax-media-player/id690589716)

Stream and control media content from DLNA devices, including your HUMAX iCord Evolution, directly on your iPad. You can also send content saved on your tablet or other DLNA devices to your TV via the HUMAX iCord Evolution.

**Highlights:** Play content from DLNA devices, Control media playback, Send saved content to TV, Stream video, music, and photos, Supports HUMAX iCord Evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works quite well for some
- 👍 Can watch recordings on iPad
- 👍 Sees Synology DiskStation
- 👍 Connects to Humax and media server
- 👍 Sends media from iPhone/iPad to Humax

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect/detect Humax box
- 🐛 No data found/pointless
- 🐛 Play option greyed out/missing
- 🐛 Streaming feature absent
- 🐛 Downloading takes ages and fails

**Reported bugs**

- Does not connect/detect Humax box
- No data found
- Play option greyed out/missing
- Streaming feature absent
- Downloading takes ages and fails

**Requested features**

- Fast forward/rewind functionality
- Ability to stream instead of download
- Support for Freesat models as servers
- Fix app to work with latest Apple devices
- Add timeline for fast forward/rewind in recordings


### STBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbox/id6745128940)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand content with this powerful IPTV player. Easily add your own service links, browse categorized channels with a full TV guide, and enjoy catch-up TV. Offers private and secure streaming with fast, buffer-free playback.

**Highlights:** Add IPTV service links, M3U8 playlist support, Full EPG integration (TV Guide), VOD streaming, Catch-Up TV support, Fast & buffer-free playback, Private & secure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HUMAX Media Player free?

HUMAX Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STBox free?

STBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HUMAX Media Player or STBox?

HUMAX Media Player is rated higher. HUMAX Media Player averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STBox averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HUMAX Media Player or STBox have ads?

Neither HUMAX Media Player nor STBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HUMAX Media Player or STBox?

HUMAX Media Player ships an update every 13 months, and STBox every 4 days. Most recently, HUMAX Media Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and STBox on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*