# JellyBox Player

> Jellyfin client for playing local music from a home server. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleksandr Synelnykov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybox-player/id6469732117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleksandr Synelnykov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678713424)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybox-player/id6469732117/reviews.md

## What is JellyBox Player?

JellyBox Player is a client application for Jellyfin server application. JellyBox allows you seamlessly play all your local music by simply connecting to your home server. This player can:
* Browse and your local lib - artists, albums, songs, playlists
* Show a time synced lyrics(when available)
* Full offline mode, including a "plane" support
* Downloads
* Native Apple CarPlay app

## Key features

- Connect to Jellyfin server
- Play local music library
- Seamless music playback
- Cross-device support

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybox-player/id6469732117/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Eh

*2026-02-17*

Pretty minimalistic and wouldn’t actually show or play any music

### 1/5 — No music

*2026-01-23*

I can see the albums but none of the songs are displayed.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Jellyfin music client!

*2025-04-08*

The interface is responsive and easy to navigate. Everything works as it should. Missing some features, such as a home screen to guide users (recently played/added etc.) and viewing lyrics. Otherwise, this may be the best Jellyfin music client.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-03-26, version 1.8.4*

Black screen after logging into the server

### 1/5 — Einloggen nicht möglich, sehr anwenderunfreundlich

*2025-03-08, version 1.8.4*

Keine Ahnung wie man sich hier einloggen kann. Habe alle möglichen Variationen versucht, aber nichts hat funktioniert. Es ist, als müsste man einen Safe öffnen, wo man den Code nicht kennt. Auch kein Support oder irgendwelche Info, wie das Einloggen funktioniert,… nichts ist hier intuitiv machbar, nur komplex und umständlich. Kostenlos, aber anwenderunfreundlich ohne Ende. Und als Bonbon noch mit bugs gratis. Zuerst freut man sich das gefunden zu haben , nachher ist man nur frustriert und ärgert sich über die verlorene Zeit.

### 5/5 — Worth a look

*2024-12-15, version 1.8.4*

Best app I have found for the iPhone to work with Jellyfin. 
Continues to play in the background when screen is turned off or you switch to another app. 
Definitely worth a look.

### 3/5 — Im Ansatz nicht schlecht.

*2024-09-16, version 1.8.4*

Mir persönlich fehlt noch geräteübergreifendes Streaming, Offline-Support (Download) und Chromecast (Audio) Support.

### 3/5 — Doesn't work unfortunately

*2024-06-05, version 1.8*

iPhone 13 mini, with updated iOS doesn't seem to be able to run this properly. Auth is correct but upon login, I just see a black screen

## Frequently asked questions about JellyBox Player

### What is JellyBox Player?

JellyBox Player is a client application designed to connect to a Jellyfin server, allowing you to play your local music library from your home server on various devices.

### Is JellyBox Player free to use?

Yes, JellyBox Player is completely free to download and use. It does not have any associated costs or require any purchases.

### What devices does JellyBox Player support?

JellyBox Player is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad, providing a versatile experience for accessing your music across Apple ecosystems.

### How often is JellyBox Player updated?

The latest version, 1.8.9, was released on March 11, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve functionality and stability.

### What is the age rating for JellyBox Player?

JellyBox Player has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages to enjoy their music.

### Does JellyBox Player have ads?

No, JellyBox Player is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted music listening experience without any advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for JellyBox Player?

Based on available data, JellyBox Player has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from one user, suggesting a highly positive initial reception.

### Can JellyBox Player play music offline?

JellyBox Player streams music directly from your Jellyfin server. Offline playback capabilities would depend on whether your Jellyfin server setup supports local caching or downloads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-12

Apple CarPlay support and other changes. Read more https://jellybox.updatify.io/posts/release-2-1-0-6cabad

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-30

Many new changes and improvements. See in app.

### 1.9.3 — 2026-07-27

General changes & improvements

### 1.9.2 — 2026-07-24

UI and core updates. See more in app.

### 1.9.1 — 2026-07-22

General improvements

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## Related topics

[jellyfin media player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jellyfin-media-player) · [jellyfin mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jellyfin-mobile)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*
