Swiftfin

Swiftfin

A native Jellyfin client

276 ratings
366 reviews
Free

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Released
December 29, 2022
Updated
August 24, 2026

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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 about Swiftfin

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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

Could be much better

Came from Synology Video station and found the swiftfin and the iOS clients are not as good at organizing folders and files as the discontinued synology video station. All my tv shows are stored in individual show name and season sub folders , with swiftfin iOS when open my TV show folder from server I have over thirty of “S01E01” until I manually add on show name on each of them and re-index .
Even so, it will be so hard to pick up the specific one episode from hundreds of video clips. Would rather seeking via levels of folder.
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Not bad, not good

I can’t use any of the filters and they cover the top row of media, which is annoying. I haven’t had issues other than that.

Incredible Jellyfin Player

This app is awesome. It’s not quite up in parity with all the Jellyfin features but it hits most of the important features. I love the native feel to iOS.

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

Mixed library

Everything works except where’s mixed library for Jellyfin

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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.