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Swiftfin

Swiftfin

A native Jellyfin client

267 ratings
363 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Anthony Lavado
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Stream your video collection from a Jellyfin media server to your iOS device. Enjoy an easy-to-use interface for your media library and watch live TV if you have the necessary hardware.

✓Native iOS/iPadOS video player
✓Connects to Jellyfin media servers
✓Stream video collection
✓Easy-to-use interface
✓Watch Live TV (with hardware)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Swiftfin. Based on 267 reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 👍Smooth and responsive UI
  • 🚀Fast and efficient media playback
  • 🔒Secure user profiles and pin protection
  • 💡Seamless switching between multiple user accounts
  • 👍Clean and modern app design

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋Inconsistent battery performance
  • 🔒Difficulty changing server IP/domain
  • 🐛Issues with subtitle and audio track selection
  • 🐛Unreliable live TV and DVR functionality
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What's New in Swiftfin

1.6.1

August 24, 2026

Enjoy a smoother experience with various improvements and fixes.

User reviews

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Very polished

I appreciate on Apple TV I can use the native controls since I usually prefer apps that don’t try to reinvent these things. The user experience is very similar to the official Apple TV app, which I personally really like
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Mixed library

Everything works except where’s mixed library for Jellyfin
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Not bad

Overall not bad, and quick to use on MacBook. My biggest gripe is that in the Media view, all the filters appear halfway into the first row of items, but the click is only registered if you click about 2cm above the filter (probably where they are supposed to be).
BabyDinosaurBabyDinosaur

Swiftfin is great!

A better feeling client for iOS devices, thanks for making it!
Prashanth SadasivanPrashanth Sadasivan

Major Improvements

This app has gotten so much better since the previous updates. It’s become really polished and is now a perfect replacement for the jellyfin app.
meepdarbymeepdarby
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Developer apps

Jellyfin Mobile
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Unable to connect to Jellyfin server after recent updates

Bug

Sorting and filtering not working as expected

Bug

Playback issues with certain video codecs and formats

Bug

Home bar not disappearing during video playback

Bug

Sync issues between iOS and tvOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add offline media download capability

Feature

Implement Picture-in-Picture mode

Feature

Introduce a shuffle option for episodes

Feature

Integrate e-book and audiobook support

Feature

Allow customization of media library views

Feature

FAQ

What is Swiftfin?

Swiftfin is a fast, native video player designed to work with Jellyfin, which is an open-source media server. It allows you to stream your video collection from your Jellyfin server directly to your iOS or iPadOS device.

Do I need a Jellyfin server to use Swiftfin?

Yes, you absolutely need to have a Jellyfin server set up and running to use Swiftfin. The app acts as a client to access and play media from your existing Jellyfin server. More information about setting up a Jellyfin server can be found at https://jellyfin.org.

Can I watch live TV with Swiftfin?

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

Is Swiftfin free to use?

Yes, Swiftfin is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, and it is an official companion app for the free and open-source Jellyfin media server.

What devices is Swiftfin compatible with?

Swiftfin is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iOS and iPadOS. It allows you to stream your media collection to your iPhone or iPad.