# BeeJoy vs TechDad Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeeJoy at 88% against TechDad Player's 50%. BeeJoy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). TechDad Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TechDad Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeeJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

TechDad Player 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. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of BeeJoy's written reviews are positive against 50% of TechDad Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BeeJoy ships an update fortnightly, TechDad Player every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeeJoy | TechDad Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/techdad-player/id6756520836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟锋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516558377) | [少义 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848761247) |

## 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


### TechDad Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techdad-player/id6756520836)

Experience your media library with an ultra-lightweight, native player designed for the Apple ecosystem. Enjoy immersive visuals, instant launches, and customizable subtitles across all your Apple devices. This app offers a pure, ad-free viewing experience with flexible subscription options.

**Highlights:** Native Emby/Jellyfin streaming, Ultra-lightweight and instant launch, Immersive poster wall UI, System-level subtitle customization, Cross-platform Picture-in-Picture, Smart hardware decoding, Universal Purchase across Apple devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TechDad Player Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| TechDad Player Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeeJoy free?

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

### Is TechDad Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeeJoy or TechDad Player?

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

### Do BeeJoy or TechDad Player have ads?

Neither BeeJoy nor TechDad Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeeJoy or TechDad Player?

BeeJoy ships an update fortnightly, and TechDad Player every 4 days. Most recently, BeeJoy was updated on September 20, 2026 and TechDad Player on July 17, 2026.

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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.*