Beebox vs CapyPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beebox
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.
- 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
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Beebox is a media manager and smart player. Supports the playback of movies, tvshows, music and IPTV. You can: 1. Import M3U files to play IPTV. 2. Import movies or music files from your NAS or cloud disk to play. 3. Connecting to your Emby or Jellyfin server. Beebox supports 4k HD videos and supports multiple file formats. HomePage: https://www.beebox.site
CapyPlayer
A lightweight media player optimized for Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, and Feiniu Media. It prioritizes stable decoding, pure video output, and a smooth viewing experience, supporting a wide range of formats and HDR technologies.
- Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
- Supports all video formats
- 4K/8K playback
- HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
- Subtitle and danmaku support
- Multiple audio tracks
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Bring your NAS video library to iPhone and iPad with CapyPlayer, a video player built for your own media servers. Connect Emby, Jellyfin, Plex or Feiniu Media on iPhone and iPad, then browse, search and play content you are authorized to access from one app. BRING YOUR LIBRARIES TOGETHER • Add multiple servers and combine libraries and alternate versions • Configure backup connections for different network conditions • Browse posters, artwork, cast, genres, ratings and watch progress • Find titles with search history, filters and sorting • Use MoviePilot subscriptions, Trakt tracking and a following calendar PLAY HIGH-QUALITY SOURCES • Choose from MPV and AetherEngine playback engines • Play 4K/8K, HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision where supported* • Play Profile 7 FEL dual-layer Dolby Vision with MPV • Switch audio tracks and use embedded, external and styled ASS subtitles • Search, match, cache and customize danmaku comments • Use chapters, intro/outro skipping, next-episode preloading and continuous playback • Watch on a larger screen with AirPlay TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Download videos for offline viewing • Protect selected resources with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Back up and restore settings through WebDAV • Customize Home, card layouts and the app icon CapyPlayer does not provide, host or unlock any video content. Media server features require a compatible server and content you are legally authorized to access. * Format, resolution and HDR/Dolby Vision support depend on the source, playback engine, server, device and display. CapyPlayer is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with the listed services. Some features require CapyPlayer Pro, available through in-app purchase. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless canceled and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Beebox at free against CapyPlayer's free with in-app purchases. Beebox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Beebox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CapyPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Beebox | CapyPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,Ltd | 浩 朱 |
Customer experience
Beebox
CapyPlayer
In-app purchases
Beebox
- 1 Year$9.99
- 2 Years$17.99
- Life Time$49.99
CapyPlayer
- Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
- Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99









