BeeJoy vs Vel Cinemas
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.
Vel Cinemas
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Partnering with Justickets, we now have a new app where you can pick a movie and get tickets at Vel Cinemas quickly, and easily — the full-featured native app will make your ticket booking experience a seamless process. Download now to easily book tickets on the go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vel Cinemas at none against BeeJoy's 5. BeeJoy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vel Cinemas asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, Vel Cinemas every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeJoy | Vel Cinemas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 伟锋 李 | Justickets Private Limited |
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
Vel Cinemas
No in-app purchases
