HISMITH vs Swiftfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HISMITH
This app connects to branded sex toys via Bluetooth for diverse control features. It also allows authorized friends to remotely control devices for shared experiences.
- Bluetooth device control
- Remote control for friends
- Connect to HISMITH toys
- Diverse control features
- Double happiness
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HISMITH is a smart device control and social app for HISMITH connected devices. We are committed to providing a convenient and engaging connected-device experience. Main Features Device Control Connect compatible HISMITH devices via Bluetooth and enjoy convenient and customizable control features. Remote Control Connect with friends and authorize remote access to compatible devices for an interactive experience. Smart Connectivity Enjoy seamless connectivity and personalized device control through the HISMITH app.
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 review sentiment: Swiftfin at 53% against HISMITH's 11%. Swiftfin also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (267 vs 49). HISMITH's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 267 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of HISMITH's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swiftfin's.
HISMITH ships an update every 4 weeks, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HISMITH | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (49 ratings) | 3.8 (267 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | 53.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊豪 胡 | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
HISMITH
Swiftfin
Bugs and requests
HISMITH
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
HISMITH
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
