Comparison

Bee Player vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

Bee Player

Experience seamless, high-quality video playback with an intuitive interface. Organize your media with favorites and playlists for effortless navigation.

Highlights
  • Smooth playback
  • High-quality experience
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Fast navigation
  • Favorites support
  • Playlist organization
Features
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Enjoy a smooth and high-quality playback experience with an easy-to-use interface, fast navigation, and support for favorites and playlist organization.

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

Bee Player4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bee Player at none against iXPlay's 3. iXPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bee Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bee Player ships an update every 2 months, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bee Player versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBee PlayeriXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedia ProductionALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

Bee Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Bee Player free?
Bee Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bee Player or iXPlay have ads?
Neither Bee Player nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bee Player or iXPlay?
Bee Player ships an update every 2 months, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Bee Player was updated on August 23, 2026 and iXPlay on September 25, 2026.

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