# Beebox vs Photon Player

The clearest difference is device support: Photon Player at 5 against Beebox's 3. Beebox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beebox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Photon Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beebox | Photon Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beebox-smart-player/id6747574244/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121158325) | [Oliver Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797878404) |

## 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 |


### Photon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311)

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beebox free?

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

### Is Photon Player free?

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

### Do Beebox or Photon Player have ads?

Neither Beebox nor Photon Player shows ads.

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