# H3 Control vs Swiftfin

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.

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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | H3 Control | Swiftfin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h3-control/id1438070344/reviews) | **[3.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **53.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZOOM CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782) | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) |

## What reviewers say

### H3 Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h3-control/id1438070344)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swiftfin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*