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Beamer vs Movist Pro: catalog facts
Beamer	Movist Pro
Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.	Paid Paid app; owners of the App Store version get a discounted upgrade.
macOS	macOS
Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast	AirPlay output with automatic conversion for incompatible videos Thumbnail previews on the seek slider
macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial	macOS only, requires macOS 11 or later AirPlay feature requires macOS 15 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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