MoniCast vs BeeJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MoniCast
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Monicast lets you create and host your own podcast, connecting you with a global audience in real-time. Whether you're broadcasting solo or collaborating with multiple hosts, Monicast brings your content to life with seamless live streaming. Experience dynamic interaction with your listeners, explore creative streaming formats, and enjoy the flexibility of public or private sessions. Rest assured, your content is fully protected—every live stream is encrypted end-to-end, ensuring a secure and private experience for both you and your audience.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoniCast at none against BeeJoy's 5. BeeJoy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MoniCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
MoniCast ships an update every 2 months, BeeJoy every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | MoniCast | BeeJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Mokong Technology Co. Ltd. | 伟锋 李 |
In-app purchases
MoniCast
No in-app purchases
BeeJoy
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- 3 Months$3.993 Months
- 6 Months$6.996 Months
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- 1 Year$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99









