SceneBox

SceneBox can be installed on compatible iPhones and iPads using the official unsigned IPA and a supported sideloading tool.

The listed iOS release requires iOS 18 or newer. A jailbreak is not required.

Installation steps:

1. Open Settings → General → About on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Confirm that your device is running iOS 18 or later.
3. Visit the official SceneBox GitHub repository.
4. Open the Releases section.
5. Select SceneBox v1.0.4.
6. Expand the available release assets.
7. Download the iOS IPA, not the tvOS or macOS package.
8. Save the IPA to your device or computer.
9. Open AltStore, SideStore, Sideloadly, Feather or another compatible signing tool.
10. Import the downloaded SceneBox IPA.
11. Sign the application using your own supported Apple Account or signing configuration.
12. Follow the installation instructions.
13. Enable Developer Mode if your installation method requires it.
14. Open SceneBox from your Home Screen.
15. Choose Guest Mode or configure your own Firebase project.
16. Review the application's available settings.
17. Connect only media sources that you are authorized to use.
18. Open your library or select a supported media file to begin playback.

How to install SceneBox using AltStore

Install and configure AltStore on your device.

Open AltStore, choose My Apps, tap the plus button and select the SceneBox IPA downloaded from GitHub.

Complete the signing process. Free Apple Account installations normally need refreshing every seven days.

How to install SceneBox using Sideloadly

Install Sideloadly on a Windows or macOS computer.

Connect your iPhone or iPad and select the downloaded IPA.

Follow Sideloadly's signing instructions and complete any required device trust or Developer Mode configuration.

How to install SceneBox using SideStore

Open SideStore after configuring it with a supported signing method.

Import the SceneBox IPA and complete installation. Refresh the signature when necessary.

How to install SceneBox without a computer

Feather, ESign or another appropriately configured on-device signing setup may be able to install the unsigned IPA without using a computer for each installation.

The certificate and signing configuration must still be valid.

How to use SceneBox in Guest Mode

Launch SceneBox and select Guest Mode.

You can use supported local features without creating a Firebase project. Guest data remains on the device and does not automatically synchronize across multiple devices.

How to configure a SceneBox account

Version 1.0.4 requires your own Firebase project for SceneBox account features.

Create a Firebase project, enable the required authentication and database services, and obtain its GoogleService-Info.plist configuration file.

In SceneBox, select Connect Firebase and import the configuration file.

Follow the official repository's security rules when configuring Firebase.

Important: Do not import another person's Firebase credentials or configuration into your account.

SceneBox does not provide media content. Use legally available videos, personal recordings, public-domain media or appropriately licensed sources.

SceneBox combines movie discovery, streaming, playback, downloads and personal library management in a native Apple-device application.

Stremio-Compatible Addons

SceneBox supports third-party addons that provide catalog information and available streaming links.

Users are responsible for selecting and configuring their own authorized sources.

Movie and TV Discovery

Browse supported movie and TV metadata through the available catalog integrations.

Torrent Streaming

SceneBox uses a built-in libtorrent engine to stream supported video files while they download.

A local HTTP server feeds the video to the application's VLC-based player.

HTTP Streaming

Play compatible direct HTTP video sources when available.

Debrid-Cached Playback

SceneBox supports certain debrid-cached sources that can play directly through HTTPS.

Users must provide any necessary service configuration and use sources they are authorized to access.

Video Playback

Watch supported media through the built-in player.

Playback compatibility depends on the source file, video codec, subtitles and device.

Picture-in-Picture

SceneBox v1.0.3 introduced picture-in-picture playback for iPhone and iPad.

This allows compatible video playback to continue in a floating window.

Continue Watching

Resume supported titles from their previously saved playback position.

Version 1.0.3 improved Continue Watching so it can reopen the previous source directly in the player.

Trakt Integration

Connect a Trakt account to synchronize compatible watchlists and watched history.

Movie and TV Ratings

SceneBox v1.0.3 introduced IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ratings on detail pages.

This requires an OMDb API key configured in the application's settings.

Offline Downloads

SceneBox includes a download manager for supported media sources.

Version 1.0.4 fixes a problem that prevented users from downloading another episode from the same season pack after the first episode completed.

Guest Mode

Use SceneBox without setting up a Firebase account.

Guest Mode keeps its data on the device.

User-Owned Firebase Accounts

Version 1.0.4 replaces the developer's shared Firebase account infrastructure with user-owned Firebase projects.

Users can configure their own authentication and synchronization environment.

Profiles

SceneBox supports profile information and watch progress using a configured Firebase project.

Cross-Device Synchronization

With the necessary Firebase and Trakt configuration, supported account data can be synchronized across devices.

Guest Mode does not automatically synchronize its local data.

Apple TV Support

SceneBox provides a tvOS application with remote-oriented controls.

Version 1.0.4 fixes opening Trakt lists on Apple TV.

Mac Support

SceneBox also offers a macOS application.

The v1.0.4 release improves signing in on unsigned Mac builds.

Supported iOS Versions

1. iOS 15 - iOS 27.2

Supported Apple Devices

SceneBox is designed for compatible iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs and Macs.

Each platform requires the correct installation package. An iOS IPA should not be treated as an Apple TV or macOS installer.

Known Limitations

The developer has acknowledged reports of SceneBox closing on some iPhones shortly after buffering begins.

Version 1.0.2 is mentioned as a possible fallback for users affected by that specific issue.

Some users also reported tvOS 26.6 installation errors with Sideloadly.

Content and Licensing

SceneBox does not host or license movies and TV shows.

Content catalogs and streaming links are supplied by independent third-party services configured by users.

Only stream or download content you are entitled to access.

If SceneBox is not installing, opening, streaming or synchronizing correctly, try the following checks.

SceneBox IPA Is Not Installing

The official IPA is unsigned. Use AltStore, SideStore, Sideloadly, Feather, ESign or another compatible signing method.

SceneBox Is Not Opening

Check whether the app signature expired. Free Apple Account installations usually require periodic refreshing.

SceneBox Requires iOS 18

The released SceneBox app is listed as requiring iOS 18.0 or later. iOS 17 and earlier were excluded by the developer.

SceneBox Opens but Shows No Movies

SceneBox does not include its own content catalog. Check whether you have configured a supported catalog addon.

No Streaming Links Are Available

The connected addon may not provide a stream for the selected title. Check the source and whether you are authorized to use it.

SceneBox Torrent Is Buffering

Torrent performance depends on available peers, network quality, file size and source availability.

Try another legitimate source or check the health of the torrent.

SceneBox Closes After Buffering Starts

The v1.0.4 release notes acknowledge reports of an iPhone crash shortly after buffering begins.

The developer recommends sharing the relevant crash log. Version 1.0.2 may work as a temporary fallback for affected users.

SceneBox Video Freezes but Audio Continues

Version 1.0.3 introduced improved playback recovery for situations where video freezes while audio keeps playing.

SceneBox Download Is Not Starting

Check that the source is available and the app has sufficient storage.

Cannot Download Another Episode

Update to v1.0.4. It fixes a problem where different episodes in the same season pack were treated as one download.

SceneBox Downloads Stop in the Background

iOS may suspend an application or its network activity in the background. Do not assume uninterrupted downloading is guaranteed.

SceneBox Trakt Is Not Syncing

Check the Trakt connection and sign-in status. Guest-mode data and Firebase account data are separate from Trakt synchronization.

SceneBox Ratings Are Missing

IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ratings require an OMDb API key in the supported settings.

SceneBox Account Login Is Not Working

Version 1.0.4 requires users to configure their own Firebase project.

Accounts from the previous shared Firebase service do not automatically migrate.

GoogleService-Info.plist Is Missing

Create your own Firebase project and download its configuration file. Follow the developer's setup guide.

Firebase Profile Photos Are Not Uploading

The developer notes that Firebase Storage requires Google's Blaze plan, although a free usage tier may apply.

SceneBox Continue Watching Is Not Working

Confirm that playback history was saved and that the source is still available.

Picture-in-Picture Is Not Working

Check that you are using a compatible iPhone or iPad and an app version that includes the feature.

Apple TV Installation Fails

The developer reports Sideloadly installation issues on certain newer tvOS releases, including tvOS 26.6.

Check the latest Sideloadly version and review its installation log.

SceneBox Mac App Is Blocked

The unsigned Mac release may trigger a macOS security warning.

Use the developer's documented installation procedure and only allow the application after verifying that it came from the official release.

SceneBox Does Not Recognize an Addon

The addon may be incompatible, unavailable or improperly configured. Review the addon's documentation.

Safety Tips

Install SceneBox from the original GitHub release and avoid unknown modified IPA mirrors.

Use your own Firebase credentials, review addon permissions and only access media you are authorized to stream or download.

Do not share private debrid API keys, authentication tokens or Firebase credentials with unknown websites.