# xkcd Lite vs Swiftfin

The clearest difference is rating: xkcd Lite at 4.5 against Swiftfin's 3.8. xkcd Lite also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

xkcd Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 276 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | xkcd Lite | Swiftfin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-lite/id1297076615/reviews)** | [3.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AKIN, Tolga](https://appshunter.io/developer/523995661) | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) |

## What reviewers say

### xkcd Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-lite/id1297076615)

A free, open-source comic reader for a popular webcomic. It offers a minimalistic and fast experience for viewing the latest comics, saving favorites, and sharing them with friends.

**Highlights:** View latest comics, Save favorite comics, Share comics, Lightweight and fast, Open-source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swiftfin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728)

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.

**Highlights:** Native iOS/iPadOS video player, Connects to Jellyfin media servers, Stream video collection, Easy-to-use interface, Watch Live TV (with hardware)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to Jellyfin server after recent updates
- Sorting and filtering not working as expected
- Playback issues with certain video codecs and formats
- Home bar not disappearing during video playback
- Sync issues between iOS and tvOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add offline media download capability
- Implement Picture-in-Picture mode
- Introduce a shuffle option for episodes
- Integrate e-book and audiobook support
- Allow customization of media library views


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xkcd Lite free?

xkcd Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swiftfin free?

Swiftfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xkcd Lite or Swiftfin?

xkcd Lite is rated higher. xkcd Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Swiftfin averages 3.8 from 276 ratings.

### Do xkcd Lite or Swiftfin have ads?

Neither xkcd Lite nor Swiftfin shows ads.

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