Comparison

Reel Player vs BeeJoy

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

Head to head
About

Reel Player

This app is a powerful video player that supports a vast array of formats and audio codecs. It allows streaming from various network devices and offers enhanced subtitle capabilities. Premium membership removes ads and unlocks exclusive features.

Highlights
  • Extensive format support (MP4, MKV, MOV, etc.)
  • Dolby® and DTS audio support
  • Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, and Wi-Fi drives
  • OpenSubtitles integration for on-the-fly downloads
  • Automatic artwork and metadata fetching
  • Picture-in-Picture and Split View support
  • Download videos from networked devices
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A robust Emby video player that effortlessly handles various formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, and MOV – among others. EXTENSIVE FORMAT SUPPORT A powerful video player that seamlessly handles a wide range of formats, such as MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and many others. It comes with Dolby® and DTS audio support. STREAM FROM OTHER DEVICES (Emby Service) Easily browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, and apps like Emby. ENHANCED SUBTITLES POWERED BY OPENSUBTITLES Use your own subtitles or download them on the fly in virtually any language. Note: Metadata and artwork are sourced from TMDB, a community-maintained movie and TV show database. ==== MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE KEY FEATURES: - Smooth video playback (supports full 4K with HDR & Dolby Vision) - Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, or Wi-Fi-enabled hard drive - Connects with Emby, and other media servers - Beautiful layout with quick access to video info - Automatic addition of artwork and metadata - Split View & PIP (Picture-in-Picture) - Spatial audio support SUPPORTED FORMATS: - Video: 3GP, AVI, AV1, ASF, BDMV, DIVX, DVDMEDIA, DVR-MS, FLV, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), ISO/IMG, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MTS/M2TS, MXF, OGM, OGV, RMVB, TS, VC1, VIDEO_TS, VOB, VP9, WEBM, WMV, WTV - Audio: AAC, AC3/E-AC3, DOLBY TRUEHD, DTS, DTS-HD MA, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM, WMA - Subtitles: DVB, DVDSUB, MICRODVD, MPL2, PGS, SMI, SSA/ASS, SRT, SUB, TIMED TEXT, TMP, TXT, VOBSUB, VTT, XSUB PLAYER FEATURES: - Multiple audio tracks - Chapters - Gesture controls - 8 video zoom options - Continuous playback - TV out via HDMI or VGA adapter - Deinterlacing EXTRAS: - Folders - One-click subtitle downloads from OpenSubtitles - Scrobble plays to Trakt - Download videos from networked devices - Drag and drop uploads via web browser - Additional onboard storage with SanDisk iXpand and other USB drives ==== ReelPlayer Premium Membership: - Enjoy unlimited Player without Ads and other exclusive membership functions with a Monthly Plan or Yearly Plan. - Once you purchase, the fee is credited to your iTunes account. - Automatic renewal occurs 24 hours before the expiration date, and your iTunes account is charged accordingly. - You can cancel the auto-renewal feature at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. Follow the steps: [Settings] > [Your Name] > [iTunes and App Store] and tap the Apple ID at the top of the screen to manage your subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://web.reelme.top/privacy Terms of Service: https://web.reelme.top/service

About

BeeJoy

This app offers advanced playback for local, network, and media server content, including Blu-ray ISOs and BDMV folders. It supports HDR video, Dolby Atmos audio, and various network streaming protocols for a flexible, high-quality viewing experience on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Blu-ray ISO and BDMV playback
  • Network streaming (SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, NFS)
  • Media server integration (Emby, Jellyfin, Plex)
  • HDR and Dolby Vision support
  • Dolby Atmos audio
  • Playback from local, NAS, and remote sources
  • Advanced playback controls
Features
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BeeJoy is an advanced video player built for high-quality local, network and media server playback. Key Features • Blu-ray support: Play ISO files and BDMV folders from local or network storage • Network streaming: SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and NFS • Media servers: Emby, Jellyfin, Plex and fnOS • HDR video: HDR and Dolby Vision on supported content and devices • Immersive audio: Dolby Atmos support • Flexible media access: Play from local storage, NAS and remote sources • Advanced controls: Extensive video, audio, subtitle and playback options Whether you're watching local videos, Blu-ray content, or media stored on your NAS, BeeJoy delivers a flexible and high-quality playback experience across supported Apple devices. More features and improvements are continuously being added.

Screenshots

Reel Player4 screens
BeeJoy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeeJoy at none against Reel Player's shown. BeeJoy also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (6 vs 4). Reel Player's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Reel Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reel Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reel Player ships an update every 3 weeks, BeeJoy every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reel Player versus BeeJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReel PlayerBeeJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer二虎 刘伟锋 李

Customer experience

Reel Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

BeeJoy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral19.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reel Player

Subscriptions2
  • Pro plan billed monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro plan billed annually$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro plan lifetime cost$99.99
5 purchases

BeeJoy

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months$3.993 Months
  • 6 Months$6.996 Months
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  • 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Reel Player free?
Reel Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeeJoy free?
BeeJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reel Player or BeeJoy?
Reel Player is rated higher. Reel Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while BeeJoy averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Reel Player or BeeJoy have ads?
Reel Player shows ads; BeeJoy does not.
Which is updated more often, Reel Player or BeeJoy?
Reel Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeeJoy every 9 days. Most recently, Reel Player was updated on November 4, 2026 and BeeJoy on November 4, 2026.

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