Comparison

BeeJoy vs BoxPlayer

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

Head to head
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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

BeeJoy3 screens
BoxPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BoxPlayer at 4.7 against BeeJoy's 4.1. BoxPlayer also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 81%) and ratings volume (62 vs 15). BeeJoy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, ads, 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. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BoxPlayer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoxPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of BeeJoy's written reviews are positive against 93% of BoxPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BeeJoy versus BoxPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeJoyBoxPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.7 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1562 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer伟锋 李三玉 高

Customer experience

BeeJoy

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

BoxPlayer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

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

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
6 purchases

BoxPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • BoxPlayer 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • BoxPlayer 年度会员$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • 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$19.99

Questions

Is BeeJoy free?
BeeJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxPlayer free?
BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeeJoy or BoxPlayer?
BoxPlayer is rated higher. BeeJoy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BoxPlayer averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.
Do BeeJoy or BoxPlayer have ads?
Neither BeeJoy nor BoxPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeJoy or BoxPlayer?
BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, and BoxPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeeJoy was updated on November 2, 2026 and BoxPlayer on October 30, 2026.

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