Comparison

Ombi vs yoMIX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ombi

This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted web application
  • Content request system
  • Plex integration
  • Emby integration
  • Jellyfin integration
  • DVR tool linking
Features
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex, Emby or Jellyfin users the ability to request content by themselves! Ombi can be linked to multiple TV Show and Movie DVR tools to create a seamless end-to-end experience for your users. Please note: Ombi requires you to already have an Ombi account on a Ombi server running version v4.0.13XX or later!

About

yoMIX

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Note: yoMIX requires a Yoto account with digital content in library. yoMIX is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yoto Limited. yoMIX is a companion app for Yoto families, integrating with your Yoto account and digital library, and controlling playback on your connected Yoto players. MIX and PLAY Why stick to one story? With yoMIX, you can select tracks from across your entire Yoto library and combine them into a single, custom mixtape. Whether it’s a “Greatest Hits” of bedtime stories or a high-energy travel playlist, yoMIX makes it easy to build the perfect audio experience. KEY FEATURES • Unified Digital Library — Browse and search your full digital Yoto collection in one place • Intuitive Mixtape Builder — Add, remove, and reorder tracks from multiple cards with simple controls • Jukebox Mode — Real-time playback controls with audio-reactive visuals for your Yoto Player SEAMLESS INTEGRATION yoMIX connects directly to your Yoto account so you can access your library and start creating right away. Compatible with Yoto Player and Yoto Mini. Note: yoMIX requires a Yoto account with digital content in library. yoMIX is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yoto Limited.

Screenshots

Ombi4 screens
yoMIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: yoMIX at Free against Ombi's $2.99. yoMIX also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ombi's advantage is chart position (#71 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

yoMIX is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ombi ships an update every 2 months, yoMIX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ombi versus yoMIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmbiyoMIX
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie ReesChristopher Giggins

Bugs and requests

Ombi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login not working
  • Requests not processing
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone X
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow music requests
  • Add more admin features
  • Integrate with more rating sites
  • Improve episode/season selection workflow

yoMIX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ombi

No in-app purchases

None

yoMIX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ombi free?
Ombi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is yoMIX free?
yoMIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ombi or yoMIX have ads?
Neither Ombi nor yoMIX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ombi or yoMIX?
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, and yoMIX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ombi was updated on October 23, 2026 and yoMIX on October 12, 2026.

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