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

By:
Oleksandr Smeshkov
Rating:
2.80
(146)
2 new ratings
Version:
8.3.1 Last updated: 2026-05-28
Version code:
886123172
Creation date:
2010-06-23
Compatible devices:
Size:
92.36MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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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
Garbage company! I already paid for the full version and now you turn it into a subscription app?! This should be illegal. You should have just stopped supporting the app and allowed me to continue to use the features I PAID for! Outright theft!
by Fl*****, 2026-05-17

Don’t trust them
by Py*****, 2026-05-15

Paid for pro and gets updated to non-pro. Talk about greed and scam. Why not create a new app with subscription?
by Ma*****, 2026-05-12
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