8player

Name: 8player
Rating: 2.8 (167 reviews)
Author: 8soft Ltd

By: 8soft Ltd App

Video, Music & Photos Player

Overview

Version:

8.4.5

Last updated: 2026-08-09

Ranking

#134,531 ▼ 241

Overall

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:

8soft Ltd

Rating:

2.80

(167)

Version:

8.4.5 Last updated: 2026-08-09

Version code:

889510197

Creation date:

2010-06-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

94.99MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 134,531 ▼ 241

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

8soft Ltd

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 paid for a pro version a few years back but then my server went down so I stopped using it. Got a new one recently and so I download and go to restore purchases and get a message that says “Thanks for your money. But we took the product back. Now we want to charge you to use what you already paid for over and over again. It doesn’t really offer anything that other similar apps don’t that warrant anything close to that kind of pricing but we’re gonna do it anyway because we are…wait for it… GREEDY. No way! No how! Not ever again will you get another penny from me. When you move to a subscription model you grandfather your existing users in, not use the opportunity to screw all the people who supported you. Horrible predatory greedy business philosophy.

by me*****, 2026-08-10

If there is a way in the app to cancel the subscription during the 7-day free trial period, then I can’t find it. It should be an easy option in the settings. I guess the only way to cancel is to contest the charge with Apple and/or my credit card company.