BeeJoy vs StreamNova
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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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.
StreamNova
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StreamNova is a private media hosting and playback service for media that customers own or are authorized to use. Sign in with your existing StreamNova username and password or use Quick Connect. The app connects automatically to the StreamNova service, so there is no server address to enter or configure. Features include: • Browse your private media library • Search your library • Resume playback across sessions • Select available subtitles and audio tracks • Download supported media for playback within StreamNova • Use native iPhone and iPad playback controls • Sign in with a password or Quick Connect • Sign out using the explicit Logout button in Settings An existing StreamNova account is required. Account creation, subscription purchase, and subscription management are not available in the app. StreamNova provides private hosting and playback functionality; it does not supply a catalog of movies, television channels, shows, or other media. No subscriptions or digital content are sold through the app, and the app contains no external payment links.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BeeJoy at 6 against StreamNova's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeeJoy ships an update every 2 weeks, StreamNova every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeJoy | StreamNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 伟锋 李 | Stephen Hawes |
In-app purchases
BeeJoy
No in-app purchases
StreamNova
No in-app purchases









