BeeJoy vs Gen Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeeJoy
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.
- 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
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- Support WebDAV / SMB / FTP / SFTP / NFS - Support Emby / Jellyfin / Plex / fnOS - Support IPTV Playlists - Support HDR / Dolby Vision original image display - Support Dolby Atmos - Support remote or local playback of Blu-ray ISO files and BDMV folders - More useful features waiting for you to discover...
Gen Player
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Gen Player is an all-in-one media management and playback tool designed for media enthusiasts. Whether your files are stored locally or on private clouds and remote servers, Gen Player provides a smooth, unified browsing and playback experience. 【Key Features】 - Extensive Protocol Support: Compatible with SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP,Alist,IPTV, and NFS for easy connection to your NAS or servers. - Native Media Library Integration: Perfectly syncs with Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex with full poster wall and metadata display. - Powerful Playback Engine: Built-in VLC core supports almost all video/audio formats, ensuring smooth 4K HD playback. - Local File Management: Manage and play your media files offline with ease. - Cross-Device Sync: Your watch history and favorites are saved across devices. Download Gen Player now and keep your media library within reach!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BeeJoy at Free against Gen Player's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
BeeJoy is free to download; Gen Player costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeeJoy ships an update fortnightly, Gen Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeJoy | Gen Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 伟锋 李 | 福国 付 |
In-app purchases
BeeJoy
No in-app purchases
Gen Player
No in-app purchases
