Comparison

VideoBox vs Bori Beads

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VideoBox

Stream and download videos from various cloud storage services and media servers. This app offers a powerful media player with support for numerous formats, playback controls, and subtitle options. It also includes file management tools, video conversion, and privacy features.

Highlights
  • Stream from cloud storage (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
  • Play from media servers (Plex, Emby, Jellyfin)
  • Supports all video formats
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Built-in video converter
  • File manager with folder creation and file operations
  • Passcode, Touch ID, and Face ID protection
Features
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VideoBox is the all-in-one video downloader, media player and file manager for cloud storage services. Download, stream and organize your movies, TV shows and video clips — all in one app. Cloud Storage & Media Server: - Download and stream videos from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. - Browse and play from your Plex, Emby or Jellyfin media server. - Watch videos via DLNA, SMB, FTP, WebDAV and network streaming (M3U8/RTSP/RTMP). - Transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer or other devices. Powerful Video Player: - Play any format: MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, MOV, 3GP, DIVX, H.264, HEVC and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback. - Auto play next episode — perfect for binge watching. - Adjustable playback speed, subtitles (SRT/ASS) and audio track selection. Video Tools: - Built-in video converter — convert between formats easily. - Trim, compress and reverse video clips. File Manager: - Create folders, rename, move, copy and delete files with ease. - Import videos from the Files app, Photo Library or Camera Roll. - Save and export videos to your Photo Library. - iTunes File Sharing and USB transfer support. Privacy & Security: - Lock the app with Passcode, Touch ID or Face ID. - Keep your private videos safe and hidden. SUBSCRIPTION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.ipopapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ipopapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

Bori Beads

Features
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Bori Beads is a fuse bead and pixel bead pattern companion app. It helps you turn photos into bead patterns, choose pattern sizes, view color references, calculate material counts, save patterns in the app, follow divided placement steps, use ironing timers, view repair suggestions, and record finished handmade projects. The app is designed for bead art makers, teens, adults, and family craft projects with adult supervision. Photo processing happens locally on your device. Your photos are not uploaded to a server. Main features: • Turn photos into pixel-style bead patterns • Choose from multiple pattern sizes • Use built-in beginner templates • View color references and material counts • Edit patterns with brush, eraser, and fill tools • Save and manage patterns in the app • Follow divided placement guidance • Use ironing timers and safety reminders • View repair suggestions for common bead project issues • Record finished handmade projects Ironing involves heat and must be performed by an adult or under adult supervision.

Screenshots

VideoBox4 screens
Bori Beads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bori Beads at none against VideoBox's 3. Bori Beads also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VideoBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Bori Beads asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoBox ships an update every 3 months, Bori Beads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VideoBox versus Bori Beads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoBoxBori Beads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYajing Qian瑾 汤

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VideoBox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99
None

Bori Beads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VideoBox free?
VideoBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bori Beads free?
Bori Beads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VideoBox or Bori Beads have ads?
VideoBox shows ads; Bori Beads does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoBox or Bori Beads?
VideoBox ships an update every 3 months, and Bori Beads fortnightly. Most recently, VideoBox was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bori Beads on October 31, 2026.

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