Max vs Swiftfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Max
Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.
- Wireless photo and video capture
- Hardware control
- Wi-Fi protocol integration
- Resolution switching
- Media storage optimization
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This app can be used to control hardware to take photo and record video by via wifi protocol, at the same time, it can also switch resolution to save photo and video .
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: Swiftfin at 3.8 against Max's 2.5. Swiftfin also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 25%). Max's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 276 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Max's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swiftfin's.
Max ships an update every 5 weeks, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (302 ratings) | 3.8 (276 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 53.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 302 — better | 276 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 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 | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
Max
Swiftfin
User reviews
Max
From 302 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi
Swiftfin
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
Max
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality
Requested features
3 requests- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity
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
Max
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
