Lenna vs BeeJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lenna
A media player for movie and TV enthusiasts, ideal for users with home NAS storage. It connects to Emby/Jellyfin servers and plays directly from WebDAV/SMB. Enjoy high-quality playback with HDR support, library management, and seamless syncing.
- Connects to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB
- Browse poster walls and search media
- Background and PiP playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- 4K, HDR, DolbyVision support
- iCloud and Trakt.TV sync
- DLNA casting
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Lenna is a media player software designed specifically for movie and TV enthusiasts. It is especially suitable for users who store their media content on a home NAS or cloud drive. Lenna supports managing multiple Emby/Jellyfin servers simultaneously, as well as direct video playback from WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive sources. It offers powerful browsing, playback, and synchronization features, allowing you to easily enjoy high-quality home entertainment. Media Library Features: - Seamless connection to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive servers. - Browse poster walls to quickly view all your media content. - Efficient search to easily find the movie or TV show you're looking for. - Categorized management to keep your media library organized. - Modify media library passwords to protect your personal content. Playback Features: - Background playback for uninterrupted streaming while multitasking. - Automatic picture-in-picture playback to enhance your multitasking experience. - Fixed and temporary playback speed control to cater to different viewing preferences. - Support for audio track and subtitle selection, providing a personalized viewing experience. - Full support for 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and DolbyVision video playback for an immersive audio-visual experience. - DLNA casting support for seamless streaming to compatible TVs and devices, allowing you to enjoy content on larger screens with just a tap. Syncing Features: - iCloud Sync allows seamless switching between devices, so your viewing experience continues anywhere, anytime. - Trakt.TV / Simkl Sync connects Lenna to Trakt.TV / Simkl, syncing your playback progress. * Note: This app does not provide any media server links or video content.
BeeJoy
This app acts as a versatile local video player, supporting various network protocols and media servers. It offers advanced features like HDR/DV display and Dolby Atmos for an enhanced viewing experience, along with IPTV playlist integration.
- WEBDAV/SMB/FTP/SFTP/NFS support
- Emby/Jellyfin/Plex/fnOS integration
- IPTV playlist playback
- HDR/DV original image display
- Dolby Atmos support
- Remote/local Blu-ray ISO playback
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-Support WEBDAV / SMB / FTP / SFTP / NFS -Support Emby / Jellyfin / Plex / fnOS -Support IPTV Playlists -Support HDR/DV original image display -Support Dolby Atmos -Support remote or local playback of Blu-ray ISO files More useful features waiting for you to discover...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeeJoy at none against Lenna's 3. BeeJoy also leads on device support (6 vs 4). Lenna's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (98% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Lenna sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BeeJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lenna holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lenna has 105 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Lenna's written reviews are positive against 84% of BeeJoy's.
Lenna ships an update every 3 weeks, BeeJoy fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Lenna | BeeJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (105 ratings) — better | 4.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.2% of reviews — better | 84.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 佳琦 王 | 伟锋 李 |
Customer experience
Lenna
BeeJoy
Bugs and requests
Lenna
Reported bugs
11 issues- Audio and video out of sync after pausing and returning to app
- Subtitles and video out of sync after pausing for a while
- Dolby Vision playback shows a green screen
- Cannot load RST subtitles from Emby
- Some MP4 videos report 'avformat can't open input|Protocol not found'
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- Login shows 403 error despite correct credentials
- Playback buffering issues (low kbps)
- Only displays Season 1 for shows with multiple seasons
- Original film discs do not display size/bitrate correctly, showing error
- Playback freezes when returning to the screen after pausing
- RTS subtitles cannot be loaded
Requested features
19 requests- Add playback history tab
- Implement scraping and poster wall
- Add screen-off casting
- Support IPTV remote subscription (txt/m3u)
- Add gesture switch toggle
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- Add SMB support
- Add WebDAV support
- Add video caching/download function
- Add alternative line option for Emby servers
- Add privacy blur for locked interface
- Add screen casting to playback interface
- Add option to disable subtitle styles/effects
- Add dual subtitle support
- Add loading local subtitles from Files app
- Add macOS version
- Add TV version
- Add local video import from Files/Photos
- Add media library summary statistics
- Add option to not scrape for 115 cloud drive
BeeJoy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lenna
- A Cup of Coffee$1.99
- A Deluxe Dessert$4.99
- A Big Meal$14.99
BeeJoy
No in-app purchases
