Comparison

BeeJoy vs Coloring Book+ (by Playground)

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

Coloring Book+ (by Playground)

Features
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Unleash Your Inner Artist—Anytime, Anywhere Discover the joy of color with 600+ illustrations that range from whimsical animals and fantasy worlds to intricate mandalas and calming nature scenes. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, our inclusive interface makes creative expression effortless—no tutorials needed, just tap and paint. Why you’ll love it • Unlimited Color Palette – Pick any hue, create custom gradients, and save favorite swatches for instant reuse. • Paint Offline – Perfect for flights, road trips, or screen-time without Wi-Fi. Your progress is always safe. • One-Tap Export – Share crisp, high-resolution artwork to social, print it as wall art, or send it as a digital greeting card. • Kid-Friendly & Grown-Up Approved – Guided fill mode prevents slips for little fingers, while precision zoom satisfies detail-hungry pros. • Stress-Relief Built In – dark-mode canvas help you unwind and focus. Ready to splash your world with color? Download now and start your first masterpiece in seconds.

Screenshots

BeeJoy3 screens
Coloring Book+ (by Playground)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeeJoy at Free against Coloring Book+ (by Playground)'s $2.99. BeeJoy also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Coloring Book+ (by Playground)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BeeJoy is free to download; Coloring Book+ (by Playground) costs $2.99 up front. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Coloring Book+ (by Playground) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, Coloring Book+ (by Playground) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BeeJoy versus Coloring Book+ (by Playground): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeJoyColoring Book+ (by Playground)
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟锋 李pl ayground

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
None

Coloring Book+ (by Playground)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeJoy free?
BeeJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coloring Book+ (by Playground) free?
Coloring Book+ (by Playground) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeJoy or Coloring Book+ (by Playground) have ads?
Neither BeeJoy nor Coloring Book+ (by Playground) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeJoy or Coloring Book+ (by Playground)?
BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, and Coloring Book+ (by Playground) every 6 months. Most recently, BeeJoy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Coloring Book+ (by Playground) on October 30, 2026.

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