Comparison

BeeJoy vs Webtrees mobile

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Webtrees mobile

Features
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The family tree app is the mobile companion to your own webtrees genealogy website. Search your family tree, view people with all their facts, photos and relationships, and add new information on the go. Features: • Search for people and view their details (birth, death, occupation, photos and more) • Edit facts directly in the app • Add new people to the family tree • Interactive family tree view with ancestors, siblings and children • Take or choose photos for people • Biometric unlock (Face ID / fingerprint) • Available in English and German The app connects to an existing webtrees installation (webtrees.net) – your family data stays on your own server, not with us. Requires the api4webtrees module on the webtrees server: https://github.com/thobgg/api4webtrees

Screenshots

BeeJoy3 screens
Webtrees mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webtrees mobile at none against BeeJoy's 5. Webtrees mobile also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). BeeJoy's advantage is 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeeJoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Webtrees mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, Webtrees mobile daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeeJoy versus Webtrees mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeJoyWebtrees mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟锋 李Andreas Scharf

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BeeJoy

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months$3.993 Months
  • 6 Months$6.996 Months
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  • 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Webtrees mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeJoy free?
BeeJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Webtrees mobile free?
Webtrees mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeJoy or Webtrees mobile have ads?
Neither BeeJoy nor Webtrees mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeJoy or Webtrees mobile?
BeeJoy ships an update every 9 days, and Webtrees mobile daily. Most recently, BeeJoy was updated on November 4, 2026 and Webtrees mobile on October 31, 2026.

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