# BeeJoy vs Beebox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeeJoy at none against Beebox's 3. BeeJoy also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Beebox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beebox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BeeJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beebox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeeJoy has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeeJoy | Beebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beejoy/id6670792086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟锋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516558377) | [Bashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121158325) |

## What reviewers say

### BeeJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beejoy/id6670792086)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244)

This media player allows you to stream movies, TV shows, music, and IPTV channels. Easily import M3U files for IPTV or connect to cloud storage and servers like Emby and Jellyfin. It supports high-definition playback and various file formats.

**Highlights:** IPTV playback via M3U import, Stream from NAS and cloud disks, Connect to Emby and Jellyfin servers, Supports 4K HD video, Multiple file format compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $17.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeeJoy free?

BeeJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beebox free?

Beebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BeeJoy or Beebox?

Beebox is rated higher. BeeJoy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Beebox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BeeJoy or Beebox have ads?

Neither BeeJoy nor Beebox shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*