Comparison

H3 Control vs Swiftfin

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

Head to head
About

H3 Control

This app allows wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, file management, and settings adjustments, enhancing the recording experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of H3-VR recorder
  • Start/stop recording and playback
  • Add marks and make settings
  • Check input levels and battery charge
  • Monitor remaining recording time
  • Rename files and add notes
  • Set time using iOS device
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H3 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation or later) as a wireless controller for an H3-VR. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an H3-VR with H3 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, you can use this app to add marks and make various settings. You can also use it to check input levels and the remaining battery charge as well as to monitor the remaining recording time. Moreover, with this app, you can directly input characters from the iOS device to change file names and to add notes and data used when recording, including the date and time. Features ■ Verify important settings with a glance - With a quick look you can check important recording and playback settings, including the level of each track, the recording mode and format and whether the limiter and low-cut filter are on or off. You can also monitor the remaining battery charge and remaining recording time. There is no need to worry about making the wrong settings for important recordings. ■ Rename files and add notes (metadata) Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input file names and notes. You can type long phrases without stress. ■ Set the time - Use the iOS device time information to quickly set the time on the H3-VR. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

About

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.

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

Screenshots

H3 Control3 screens
Swiftfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swiftfin at 3.8 against H3 Control's 1.6. Swiftfin also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 19%) and ratings volume (276 vs 14). H3 Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 276 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of H3 Control's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swiftfin's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
H3 Control versus Swiftfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH3 ControlSwiftfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (14 ratings)3.8 (276 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews53.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14276 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONAnthony Lavado

Customer experience

H3 Control

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral23.1%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral16.2%
Negative64.9%

Swiftfin

All ratings267 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative32.2%

Bugs and requests

H3 Control

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

None

H3 Control

No in-app purchases

None

Swiftfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H3 Control free?
H3 Control 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, H3 Control or Swiftfin?
Swiftfin is rated higher. H3 Control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Swiftfin averages 3.8 from 276 ratings.
Do H3 Control or Swiftfin have ads?
Neither H3 Control nor Swiftfin shows ads.

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