Comparison

Beebox vs Plio

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Plio

Access and stream your personal media library from Jellyfin servers or WebDAV storage. Enjoy high-quality playback, subtitle support, and offline downloads on your Apple devices. Offers household profiles and unlimited sources with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Connect to Jellyfin servers
  • Connect to WebDAV storage
  • High-quality playback
  • Subtitle support
  • Offline downloads
  • Household profiles
  • Unlimited media sources
Features
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Plio is a premium media player designed for your personal media library, with a focus on a beautiful, fast, and distinctly Apple-native experience. Connect your Jellyfin or Emby server or WebDAV storage and enjoy your movies and TV shows on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Plio brings your personal media together in a simple, focused experience. Browse your library, continue watching where you left off, manage favorites, and keep your media close at hand without getting in the way. Built for your library • Jellyfin - Connect to your personal Jellyfin server and access your library directly. • WebDAV - Connect to compatible NAS devices, servers, and network storage. • Multiple sources - Add the media sources you use and access them from one app. • Subtitles - Enjoy support for common subtitle formats and advanced subtitle rendering. • High-quality playback - Play your media directly without unnecessary file conversion. • Offline downloads - Keep supported media available when you don't have an internet connection. Plio Pro Take your personal media experience further with Plio Pro. • Household profiles - Everyone gets their own library experience, favorites, and watch history. • Unlimited media sources - Connect all your libraries, servers, and media sources. • Personalized experience - Keep your favorites, watch history, and recommendations personal to you. • Unlimited offline downloads - Take your media with you and watch anywhere. • Updates for life - Get new features and improvements as Plio continues to evolve. Designed for Apple Plio is built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, with a native experience across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your media stay yours Plio does not provide, host, or curate media content. You connect Plio to your own media servers and network storage, and you remain responsible for the content you access. Plio does not require a Plio account to use your media sources. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retwo.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Beebox4 screens
Plio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Beebox at free against Plio's freemium. Beebox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Beebox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Plio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beebox against 5.0 for Plio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beebox versus Plio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeboxPlio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,LtdReTwo LLC

Customer experience

Beebox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beebox

One-time3
  • 1 Year$9.99
  • 2 Years$17.99
  • Life Time$49.99
3 purchases

Plio

Subscriptions2
  • Plio Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plio Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plio Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Beebox free?
Beebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plio free?
Plio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beebox or Plio?
Beebox and Plio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Beebox or Plio have ads?
Neither Beebox nor Plio shows ads.

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