Swiftfin

Swiftfin

A native Jellyfin client

254 ratings
182 reviews
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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's New in Swiftfin

1.5

July 16, 2026

Enjoy a smoother experience with various improvements and fixes.

User reviews

Perfect Concept, Good execution but not perfect.

Sometimes it says “unable to connect” even though it’s on the same network, and for my Fire TV it won’t let me do quick connect, it just skips that and takes me to the password. I entered in the password and it doesn’t work

Feature Request: Manual rotation button

Could you please add a manual screen rotation button to the video player? I want to force the video into landscape mode even when the iOS System Orientation Lock is turned ON. Thank you!

No filtering

Please correct me if I’m mistaken but it seems to have no basic filtering. Go to movies and you have to scroll for days. Also can turn on the subtitles. Am I missing a setting?

tvOS feels abandoned

(Reciew Update: They’ve locked the GitHub discussion thread. And it’s three years since the last tvOS release. It’s hard to take them seriously at this point.)

It works. But the tvOS version hasn’t been updated in two and a half years. There’s a Github thread about it that’s just hit the one year mark and no end in site.

I know work is being done but it feels abandoned, The iOS/iPadOS versions have had multiple updates to keep up with the later Jellyfin and OS updates but the AppleTV sits on an old version with occasional minor issues that, although minor, aren’t going away until there’s an update.

So, if you’re a Jellyfin user who primarily watches on an AppleTV, your options are Third-Party-paid/subscription or Official-but-woefully-outdated.
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Two necessary revisions

I would’ve given 5 stars if the audio wouldn’t break after receiving a FaceTime call, and if there was a full screen view / cast feature for TV

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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

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.