Ombi vs ReelShow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Self-hosted web application
- Content request system
- Plex integration
- Emby integration
- Jellyfin integration
- DVR tool linking
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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!
ReelShow
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ReelShow is a short-form entertainment platform for serialized vertical stories. Watch fast episodes, discover trending stories, build your list, earn rewards, and unlock premium chapters when a story has you hooked.\n\nTerms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ReelShow at Free against Ombi's $2.99. ReelShow also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Ombi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On ads, device support 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
ReelShow is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. ReelShow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ombi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, ReelShow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ombi | ReelShow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jamie Rees | MERCURY INTERNATIONAL EOOD |
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
ReelShow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ombi
No in-app purchases
ReelShow
- Weekly VIP$4.997 Days
- Monthly VIP$9.991 Month
- Yearly VIP$29.991 Year
