BeeJoy vs BoxPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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...
BoxPlayer
A versatile video player for iPhone and iPad that supports a wide range of formats and offers advanced streaming capabilities. Enjoy seamless playback with subtitle support, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio, all within an elegant interface. It integrates with various cloud services and media servers for a comprehensive viewing experience.
- Supports all video formats
- HDR, Dolby Vision, Spatial Audio support
- iCloud and Trakt synchronization
- Emby, Jellyfin, Plex compatibility
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Local video playback
- Automatic metadata fetching
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BoxPlayer is a beautifully designed video player that supports almost all video formats and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. Enjoy seamless streaming without the need to convert files. It offers powerful streaming options and subtitle support. With an elegant interface, precise controls, and smooth playback, it delivers an exceptional viewing experience. Key Features Powerful video player supporting MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio iCloud synchronization for seamless data access Trakt synchronization for tracking your watch history Compatible with Emby, Jellyfin, Plex and other media applications Supports SMB, WebDAV, and AList Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Premiumize, Baidu Cloud, Aliyun Drive, 115, 123, and other cloud services Supports local video playback Integrated TMDB movie database metadata for organizing local and cloud-stored videos Beautiful layout for quick access to video information Automatic artwork and metadata fetching Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use https://xbyvideohub.com/privacy-policy https://xbyvideohub.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeeJoy at none against BoxPlayer's 7. BoxPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeeJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BeeJoy against 4.7 for BoxPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of BeeJoy's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.
BeeJoy ships an update fortnightly, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeJoy | BoxPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 伟锋 李 | 三玉 高 |
Customer experience
BeeJoy
BoxPlayer
Bugs and requests
BeeJoy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BoxPlayer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Playback stuttering with high-bitrate files
Requested features
3 requests- Support for VOD sources
- Integrated subtitle management
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
In-app purchases
BeeJoy
No in-app purchases
BoxPlayer
- BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
- BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
- BoxPlayer Pro tvOS LifeTime$4.99
- BoxPlayer Pro macOS LifeTime$4.99
- BoxPlayer Pro iOS LifeTime$4.99
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- BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$6.99
- BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime$19.99
