Comparison

Boo vs Vela

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

Head to head
About

Boo

Features
Read full description

Boo Player brings your own M3U playlists and Xtream account together in one player for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. Browse live channels, movies and series, then watch in a layout that fits your screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS • Add M3U or M3U8 playlists by URL or import a local playlist file. • Connect with your Xtream server address, username and password. • Save playlists and switch between them. BROWSE AND WATCH • Search channels and browse by category or country. • Keep favorites and return to recently watched content. • Explore movies and series, with sorting and episode navigation. TWO STREAMS AT ONCE • Choose two channels for split-screen playback. • Adjust the layout and audio for each stream. • Keep your preferred split-screen display settings for the next session. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN • Adaptive navigation and layouts for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. • Use the Duo cover display or open the inner display for more space. • Player layouts adapt when the available space or orientation changes. • Use supported playback controls, audio and subtitle options when provided by your stream. Boo Player is a player only. It does not provide, sell or include channels, playlists, films, series or IPTV subscriptions. Bring your own streaming sources and use content you are authorized to access. Availability, picture quality, program information and playback features depend on your provider, stream format and internet connection. The app contains advertising and offers optional in-app purchases.

About

Vela

This app provides a streamlined web browsing experience optimized for video content. It supports Picture-in-Picture and background audio playback, allowing users to multitask while enjoying media. The interface is designed for easy navigation of video sites and management of multiple tabs.

Highlights
  • Video-focused web browsing
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Background audio support
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Quick start page for favorites
  • Bookmarks and history
Features
Read full description

Vela is a lightweight video-focused browser for watching, listening, and browsing with less friction. Designed around media-first browsing, Vela makes it easy to open video sites, manage multiple tabs, return to recent pages, and keep your favorite destinations close. With support for Picture in Picture and background audio where available, you can continue enjoying media while switching between apps or navigating elsewhere. Key features: • Video-focused web browsing • Multi-tab browsing • Quick start page for favorite sites • Bookmarks and browsing history • Picture in Picture support where available • Background audio support where available • Clean, focused interface for media navigation Vela is built for people who use the web to watch, listen, and explore. Terms of use: https://getvela.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Boo4 screens
Vela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vela at none against Boo's shown. Vela also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). Boo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Boo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boo ships an update every 3 days, Vela every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boo versus Vela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooVela
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.118.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMESUT CAN YAGCINguyen Trung

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Boo

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Boo Player for Mac$4.99
2 purchases

Vela

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Boo free?
Boo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vela free?
Vela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boo or Vela have ads?
Boo shows ads; Vela does not.
Which is updated more often, Boo or Vela?
Boo ships an update every 3 days, and Vela every 11 days. Most recently, Boo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vela on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons