BeeJoy vs NipaPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
NipaPlay
A modern, open-source video player for local media collections. It supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks, integrates with Emby & Jellyfin servers, and offers a clean UI. Enjoy an interactive viewing experience with Danmaku support.
- Plays local video files
- Supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks
- Emby & Jellyfin server integration
- Danmaku (bullet comments) support
- Clean and modern user interface
- Cross-platform compatibility
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NipaPlay is a modern, open-source video player built for your local media collection. Enjoy an immersive and flexible viewing experience, whether you're watching offline files or connecting to your personal media server. Key Features: Your Media, Your Way: Flawlessly play your local video files with support for multiple subtitle (ASS, SRT) and audio tracks. Emby & Jellyfin Integration: Connect directly to your media server to browse and watch your entire library. Made for Anime Fans: Full support for Danmaku (bullet comments) brings an interactive viewing experience. Clean & Modern UI: A beautiful, easy-to-use interface that stays out of your way. Truly Cross-Platform: Designed with Flutter for a seamless experience on all your devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NipaPlay at none against BeeJoy's 5. NipaPlay also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). BeeJoy's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NipaPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
NipaPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of BeeJoy's written reviews are positive against 100% of NipaPlay's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeJoy | NipaPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 伟锋 李 | 荣广 梁 |
Customer experience
BeeJoy
NipaPlay
In-app purchases
BeeJoy
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- 3 Months$3.993 Months
- 6 Months$6.996 Months
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- 1 Year$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
NipaPlay
No in-app purchases
