Comparison

BeeJoy vs StreamNova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

StreamNova

Features
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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.

Screenshots

BeeJoy3 screens
StreamNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeeJoy versus StreamNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeJoyStreamNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB233 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer伟锋 李Stephen Hawes

In-app purchases

None

BeeJoy

No in-app purchases

None

StreamNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeJoy free?
BeeJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamNova free?
StreamNova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeJoy or StreamNova have ads?
Neither BeeJoy nor StreamNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeJoy or StreamNova?
BeeJoy ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreamNova every 11 days. Most recently, BeeJoy was updated on October 22, 2026 and StreamNova on October 18, 2026.

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