Comparison

hmvod vs Beamafilm

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

Head to head
About

hmvod

Access a vast library of US, European, Asian, and local entertainment content, including movies and dramas. Enjoy high-quality streaming with options for 4K and spatial sound. Watch across multiple devices with a single account.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of US, European, Asian, and local content
  • Latest Hollywood and box office hit movies
  • High-quality streaming with 4K and X-Spatial sound options
  • Cross-platform compatibility (smartphones, tablets, smart TVs)
  • Legitimate and licensed content
  • Monthly subscription with free trial
Features
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***hmvod - Anywhere, Anytime, Deliver On-Demand*** Join Free For A Month to tap and watch the latest and all-time-hit US, Europe, Asia and local programs by registering as a hmvod member! Why hmvod? - Grade-A Contents: hmvod provides continuous update of the Hollywood, local and Asia movies with box office guarantee, and soon arrive drama, animations, documentaries and contents! - High Quality: Some contents offer X-Spatial sound effect & 4K quality. - Cross-platforms: With one single account, you can watch programs anytime and anywhere via a wide range of devices, including smart phones, tablets and smart TVs! - Say no to piracy: We have legitimate copy for all programs, we assure the service quality from time to time. Monthly Subscription - HK$88 per month (New VIP can join free for a month) for unlimited watch on selected "VIP Unlimited" programs and extra credits to select at least 2 latest blockbusters. - Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before end of the current period - Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by visiting Account Settings after purchase - You can cancel anytime by turning off the auto-renewal in your Account Settings - After cancelling, your subscription benefits will be terminated at the end of your current billing period cycle. For any inquiries or comments on our service, please contact us via our website hmvod.com.hk or email to cs@hmvod.com.hk Terms and Condition: https://hmvod.com.hk/#/category/detail Privacy Statement: https://hmvod.com.hk/#/category/privacystate

About

Beamafilm

Access a curated collection of award-winning films, documentaries, and TV series without ads. Enjoy independent and local stories for free with a participating library card or through a Beamafilm membership.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Award-winning movies
  • Documentaries and TV series
  • Independent and local stories
  • Library card access
  • Beamafilm membership
Features
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Stream award-winning movies, documentaries and TV series without ads for free. Sign up and watch for free with your participating library card or as a Beamafilm member. Our unique and carefully-curated collection has a strong focus on independent and local stories. Join 15M+ members of participating public libraries can enjoy watching for FREE, without ads, using your library card. Or, you can access our collection via the app once you've become a Beamafilm member. If you subscribe to Beamafilm, payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase and your subscription automatically renews monthly unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Profile. By using this app, you agree to the Beamafilm Terms and Conditions at beamafilm.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

hmvod4 screens
Beamafilm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beamafilm at 80% against hmvod's 0%. Beamafilm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). hmvod's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. hmvod sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Beamafilm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beamafilm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beamafilm has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of hmvod's written reviews are positive against 80% of Beamafilm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hmvod ships an update every 4 weeks, Beamafilm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
hmvod versus Beamafilm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhmvodBeamafilm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB66 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAnyplexBeamafilm Pty Ltd

Customer experience

hmvod

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Beamafilm

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.8%

Bugs and requests

hmvod

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beamafilm

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on iPad and Apple TV
  • Login screen freezes or gets stuck
  • Audio not working on some devices
  • Chromecast stream drops every 25 minutes
  • Rewind function doesn't work on Apple TV
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  • App won't open on older iPad models
  • Content stops playing when switching to fullscreen
  • Blank screen after login on some devices
  • App support link redirects to sign-in page
  • Inconsistent playback resumption across devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Improved search and filter functionality
  • Picture-in-picture viewing mode
  • Watchlist/favorites feature
  • Multiple subtitle language options
  • Better keyboard controls for iPad
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  • Improved Airplay/Chromecast stability
  • Faster content browsing and loading
  • Better integration with iOS control center
  • Persistent login sessions
  • Advanced filtering by genre and country

In-app purchases

10 purchases

hmvod

Subscriptions6
  • CNY 1-month Pass1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 1-month Pass1 Month trial$11.491 Month
  • 6-month Pass1 Month trial$33.996 Months
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  • 6-months Pass1 Month trial$59.996 Months
  • 12-month Pass1 Month trial$63.991 Year
  • 12-months Pass$63.991 Year
One-time4
  • Cinema Online$2.99
  • Cinema Online$3.99
  • PURCHASE 60 CREDITS$7.99
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  • PURCHASE 120 CREDITS$12.99
4 purchases

Beamafilm

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription1 Month trial$14.993 Months
  • 6-monthly Subscription1 Month trial$29.996 Months
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  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is hmvod free?
hmvod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beamafilm free?
Beamafilm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, hmvod or Beamafilm?
Beamafilm is rated higher. hmvod averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Beamafilm averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do hmvod or Beamafilm have ads?
Neither hmvod nor Beamafilm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hmvod or Beamafilm?
hmvod ships an update every 4 weeks, and Beamafilm every 2 months. Most recently, hmvod was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beamafilm on November 2, 2026.

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