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Jellyfin Mobile

Jellyfin Mobile

Your media, on your terms

344 ratings
260 reviews
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2020
  • October 1, 2025

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Developer

Anthony Lavado
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About

Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

โœ“Stream personal media collections
โœ“Access audio, video, and photos
โœ“User-friendly interface
โœ“Watch Live TV and recorded shows
โœ“Official companion app
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Jellyfin Mobile. Based on 344 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 18 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ‘Wonderful FOSS app
  • ๐Ÿš€Light weight and effective
  • ๐Ÿš€Getting close to Plex
  • ๐Ÿ‘Amazing!
  • ๐Ÿ‘Works great
  • ๐Ÿ‘Awesome!
  • ๐Ÿ‘Fantastic
  • ๐Ÿ‘Incredible tool
  • ๐Ÿ‘Great open source alternative

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Audio problems with background playback
  • ๐Ÿ›Download on iPad not working
  • ๐Ÿ›Background play does not work
  • ๐Ÿ›Slow on RasPi
  • ๐Ÿ›Clunky but functional
  • ๐Ÿ›Won't connect
  • ๐Ÿ›Couldn't connect to server
  • ๐Ÿ›Significant issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Background Playing Not Working
  • ๐Ÿ›Nerdy clunky broken
  • ๐Ÿ›Doesn't work in the background
  • ๐Ÿ›Couldn't connect to server
  • ๐Ÿ›Subtitle scaling issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Buggy client state
  • ๐Ÿ›Transcoding issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Chromecast connection failure
  • ๐Ÿ›Stops playing after 30 seconds
  • ๐Ÿ›Buggy and feature limited
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What's New in Jellyfin Mobile

1.7.0

October 1, 2025

Download support is here! - Direct downloads for all media types - Files app integration - Share downloads to other apps - Transcoded downloads now in alpha Additional updates: - Replaced state management library - Continued TypeScript migration - Added Afrikaans and Basque localizations

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User reviews

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Does not work on older iPads

Despite being listed as compatible with iPad iOS 12.4 and later, I cannot play videos on my iPad running iOS 15.8.8.

It works fine on other devices, but my preferred device is that iPad.
NinjaZyborgNinjaZyborg

Sehr zufrieden!

Man kann wirklich alles gucken was man will. Schรถn strukturiert und einfach zu bediene.๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ
Keine bezahlte Werbung, bin echt zufrieden mit der App und dabei ist sie auch so gรผnstig! ๐Ÿฅฐ
MiniMini-Farm-Lover๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’žMiniMini-Farm-Lover๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’ž

bad app

randomly crashes all the time
john james smith srjohn james smith sr

Kinda Awful

Anyone comparing it to the functionality of PLEX or Emby on iOS are cope maxxing hard. Being open source doesnt mean you get to overlook functionality.
Tito GeoTito Geo

Loving this app ๐Ÿ˜

I love using this over streaming services because I control everything, it only has what I actually own on DVD, and itโ€™s honestly just really nice to use!
peyhamm005peyhamm005
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Audio problems with background playback

Bug

Download on iPad not working

Bug

Background play does not work

Bug

Slow on RasPi

Bug

Won't connect

Bug

Couldn't connect to server

Bug

Subtitle scaling issues

Bug

Buggy client state

Bug

Transcoding issues

Bug

Chromecast connection failure

Bug

Stops playing after 30 seconds

Bug

Buggy and feature limited

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Add background playback

Feature

Add Chromecast support

Feature

Add offline downloads

Feature

Add shuffle functionality

Feature

Add Apple TV support

Feature

Add external subtitle support

Feature

Add lockscreen controls for music

Feature

Add download offline functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does Jellyfin Mobile do?

Jellyfin Mobile allows you to stream your personal media collection, including audio, video, and photos, from your own Jellyfin server to your iOS or iPadOS device. It provides an easy-to-use interface for browsing and playing your content.

Do I need a Jellyfin server to use this app?

Yes, you absolutely need to have a Jellyfin server set up and running to use Jellyfin Mobile. This app acts as a client to connect to and access the media stored on your server. You can find more information about setting up a server on the official Jellyfin website.

Is Jellyfin Mobile free to use?

Yes, Jellyfin Mobile is completely free to use. The Jellyfin project is open source and free software, meaning there are no fees, no tracking, and no hidden agendas. You can enjoy your media without any cost.

Can I watch Live TV with Jellyfin Mobile?

You can watch Live TV and recorded shows from your Jellyfin server using this app. However, please note that this functionality requires additional hardware and services to be set up with your Jellyfin server.

What kind of media can I stream?

You can stream all types of media that you have collected and organized on your Jellyfin server. This includes your audio files, video files, and photos. The app is designed to provide a unified experience for your entire media library.