Rummi Countdown Timer vs Swiftfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rummi Countdown Timer
A simple countdown timer designed for board games like Rummikub. It features large, easy-to-read displays, customizable player configurations, and audible warnings as time expires. The timer resets with a single tap, making game management seamless.
- Large countdown display
- Tap to reset
- Warning sounds
- Configurable for players
- Player seating configuration
- No player name entry needed
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Countdown timer to be used with games such as Rummikub: - Large countdown timer - Tap anywhere to reset timer - Warning sounds as time is running out - Easily configurable for number of players - Easily configurable for players' seating positions - No need to enter player names as timer rotates for each player
Swiftfin
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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Swiftfin is a fast, native video player that works with Jellyfin, the open source free software media server. To use the app, you must have a Jellyfin server set up and running. Find out more at https://jellyfin.org With a Jellyfin server, you can: - Watch Live TV and recorded shows from your Jellyfin server (additional hardware/services required) - Stream your video to your iOS/iPadOS device - View your collection in an easy to use interface This is an official Jellyfin companion app. Thank you for using Jellyfin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rummi Countdown Timer at 4.8 against Swiftfin's 3.8. Rummi Countdown Timer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rummi Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 267 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Rummi Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swiftfin's.
Rummi Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rummi Countdown Timer | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | 3.8 (267 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 53.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Colin Blake | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
Rummi Countdown Timer
Swiftfin
Bugs and requests
Rummi Countdown Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Swiftfin
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Rummi Countdown Timer
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
Questions
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