8player

Name: 8player
Rating: 2.8 (161 reviews)
Author: Oleksandr Smeshkov

By: Oleksandr Smeshkov

All-in-One Media Player

Features & Capabilities

8player is the all-in-one media player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Stream, download, and enjoy video, audio, and photos with a clean, intuitive interface built on 15 years of development.

Features include DLNA/UPnP, SMB/FTP access, cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), offline playback, playlists, subtitle support, and remote access. Cast to DLNA or Chromecast devices and enjoy cross-device playback across iOS and tvOS.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Music & Audio Content

By:

Oleksandr Smeshkov

Rating:

2.80

(161) 4 new ratings

Version:

8.4 Last updated: 2026-06-15

Version code:

886933913

Creation date:

2010-06-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

94.46MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 152,582 ▲ 1,052

For Developers

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Developed by:

Oleksandr Smeshkov

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/8player/id375860275

Website:

https://08software.com/8player

User Reviews

The reviews center on a controversial move from a one-time purchase to a subscription. Users feel paid Pro features were removed or not preserved, with little upfront disclosure. This has led to lost trust, refund calls, and a push toward alternatives, despite some noting the app’s solid core functionality and streaming capabilities.

Pros

App described as solid and reliable in its core playback/streaming functions.
Originally offered a Pro license with lifetime access before the change.
Some users valued the app's media streaming/playback capabilities.

Cons

Major shift from a one-time purchase to a subscription model after existing users already paid.
Paid features and Pro status are not grandfathered or preserved after updating; users feel punished for prior purchases.
Lack of clear disclosure about the pricing change in the App Store listing, update notes, or notifications.
Reinstalling or updating can cause loss of Pro access, with only awkward workarounds (e.g., reverting to an older version) available.
Strong perception of a bait-and-switch with calls for refunds and a decline in trust toward the developer.

Recent reviews

I made a “life time” purchase of 8player Pro some years ago and used it A LOT. The app was great and did everything I wanted. Without warning they changed it to a subscription model. I WILL NOT sign up for this and will start using an alternative app.