# CruiseCompanion Media Player vs Swiftly Player

The clearest difference is rating: Swiftly Player at 5.0 against CruiseCompanion Media Player's 2.5. Swiftly Player also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 22 months). CruiseCompanion Media Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swiftly Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CruiseCompanion Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swiftly Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

CruiseCompanion Media Player ships an update every 22 months, Swiftly Player every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CruiseCompanion Media Player | Swiftly Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruisecompanion-media-player/id1295022475/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-player/id6806824067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Getslash GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293739253) | [Paul Herter](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806824069) |

## What reviewers say

### CruiseCompanion Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruisecompanion-media-player/id1295022475)

Stream Hollywood movies and TV shows directly to your device while on a cruise. This media player requires connection to the CruiseCompanion Platform for secure, DRM-protected content delivery.

**Highlights:** Hollywood movies and TV shows, DRM protected content, Secure content delivery, Guest experience platform, Onboard ship use only

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swiftly Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-player/id6806824067)

This app provides a seamless playback experience for your personal media server, ensuring content plays as intended without transcoding. It offers cross-device resume, offline downloads, and advanced playback controls.

**Highlights:** Direct playback without transcoding, Cross-device playback resume, Offline downloads of original files, Picture-in-Picture mode, Support for multiple servers, Customizable home screen layout, Skip Intro and Skip Credits

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| A coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee and cake | $3.99 | one-time |
| A movie night | $8.99 | one-time |
| Swiftly Supporter Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CruiseCompanion Media Player free?

CruiseCompanion Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swiftly Player free?

Swiftly Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CruiseCompanion Media Player or Swiftly Player?

Swiftly Player is rated higher. CruiseCompanion Media Player averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Swiftly Player averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CruiseCompanion Media Player or Swiftly Player have ads?

Neither CruiseCompanion Media Player nor Swiftly Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CruiseCompanion Media Player or Swiftly Player?

CruiseCompanion Media Player ships an update every 22 months, and Swiftly Player every 6 days. Most recently, CruiseCompanion Media Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and Swiftly Player on November 6, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*