Comparison

Floatplane vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Floatplane

This platform allows users to support content creators directly, offering an ad-free and high-quality video viewing experience. The mobile app extends this premium content access to users on the go.

Highlights
  • Ad-free viewing
  • High-quality video
  • Support content creators
  • Personal premium experience
  • Mobile access
Features
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Say hello to Floatplane! We believe in supporting both content creators and fans by providing a stable platform to grow on, with ad-free viewing and high-quality video for a personal, premium experience for all. Floatplane’s iPhone app lets you bring all this awesomeness with you wherever you go!

About

Moonfin

Access your personal media libraries from Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream, download, and manage content with a modern interface, including live TV and retro gaming.

Highlights
  • Stream and manage personal media
  • Offline playback downloads
  • Live TV and DVR browsing
  • Retro game emulation
  • Multi-server support
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex experience to iOS, macOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you'll need your own Jellyfin, Emby, or Plex server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Play retro games from your server's game library with built-in emulators, gamepad support, and save states that sync between devices (Moonfin plugin required, no games included) • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex communities.

Screenshots

Floatplane4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moonfin at 4.5 against Floatplane's 4.1. Moonfin also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Floatplane's advantage is ratings volume (402 vs 85) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 402 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Floatplane's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floatplane ships an update every 3 weeks, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Floatplane versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatplaneMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (402 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings402 — better85
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB156 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFloatplane Media Inc.AXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Floatplane

All ratings389 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral23.8%
Negative26.0%

Moonfin

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

Bugs and requests

Floatplane

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent video loading indicators
  • Unreliable login/sign-up process
  • Orientation issues on iPad
  • Casting/mirroring problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Resume playback across devices
  • Notification settings
  • Offline video downloads
  • Improved video scrubbing

Moonfin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Floatplane

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floatplane free?
Floatplane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Floatplane or Moonfin?
Moonfin is rated higher. Floatplane averages 4.1 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 85 ratings.
Do Floatplane or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Floatplane nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Floatplane or Moonfin?
Floatplane ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Floatplane was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moonfin on November 5, 2026.

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