# Beebox vs Plio

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beebox | Plio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plio-universal-media-player/id6786546470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121158325) | [ReTwo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890785747) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Plio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plio-universal-media-player/id6786546470)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plio Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plio Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Plio Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


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