# BoxPlayer vs Beebox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Beebox at free against BoxPlayer's free with in-app purchases. Beebox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). BoxPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxPlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beebox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beebox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxPlayer has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxPlayer | Beebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxplayer/id6739804060/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [三玉 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786938832) | [Bashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121158325) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxplayer/id6739804060)

A versatile video player for iPhone and iPad that supports a wide range of formats and offers advanced streaming capabilities. Enjoy seamless playback with subtitle support, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio, all within an elegant interface. It integrates with various cloud services and media servers for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats, HDR, Dolby Vision, Spatial Audio support, iCloud and Trakt synchronization, Emby, Jellyfin, Plex compatibility, Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Local video playback, Automatic metadata fetching

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxPlayer 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| BoxPlayer 年度会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| BoxPlayer Pro tvOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro macOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro iOS LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime | $6.99 | one-time |
| BoxPlayer Pro LifeTime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance
- 💡 Comprehensive network disk support
- 🔒 Reliable and secure playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔋 Slightly higher battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Playback stuttering with high-bitrate files

**Requested features**

- Support for VOD sources
- Integrated subtitle management
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration


### Beebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244)

This media player allows you to stream movies, TV shows, music, and IPTV channels. Easily import M3U files for IPTV or connect to cloud storage and servers like Emby and Jellyfin. It supports high-definition playback and various file formats.

**Highlights:** IPTV playback via M3U import, Stream from NAS and cloud disks, Connect to Emby and Jellyfin servers, Supports 4K HD video, Multiple file format compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $17.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxPlayer free?

BoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beebox free?

Beebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BoxPlayer or Beebox?

Beebox is rated higher. BoxPlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Beebox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BoxPlayer or Beebox have ads?

Neither BoxPlayer nor Beebox shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*