# Jellyfin Mobile vs Netclicker

The clearest difference is rating: Netclicker at 5.0 against Jellyfin Mobile's 4.0. Netclicker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 49%). Jellyfin Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Netclicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Jellyfin Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Netclicker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jellyfin Mobile has 503 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Jellyfin Mobile's written reviews are positive against 60% of Netclicker's.

Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Netclicker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jellyfin Mobile | Netclicker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellyfin-mobile/id1480192618/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netclicker/id1535199411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [RBT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403327197) |

## What reviewers say

### Jellyfin Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellyfin-mobile/id1480192618)

Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

**Highlights:** Stream personal media collections, Access audio, video, and photos, User-friendly interface, Watch Live TV and recorded shows, Official companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful FOSS app
- 🚀 Light weight and effective
- 🚀 Getting close to Plex
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio problems with background playback
- 🐛 Download on iPad not working
- 🐛 Background play does not work
- 🐛 Slow on RasPi
- 🐛 Clunky but functional

**Reported bugs**

- Audio problems with background playback
- Download on iPad not working
- Background play does not work
- Slow on RasPi
- Won't connect

**Requested features**

- Add background playback
- Add Chromecast support
- Add offline downloads
- Add shuffle functionality
- Add Apple TV support


### Netclicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netclicker/id1535199411)

Transform your phone into a smart remote for your computer, controlling playback and cursor movement for various streaming services. Enjoy hands-free control with automatic skipping of intros and recaps, enabling a more comfortable viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Phone as smart remote, Control playback, Gesture-based cursor movement, Automatic intro/recap skipping, Support for multiple streaming sites, Hands-free operation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free TV Remote | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free TV Remote Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jellyfin Mobile free?

Jellyfin Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Netclicker free?

Netclicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jellyfin Mobile or Netclicker?

Netclicker is rated higher. Jellyfin Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Netclicker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jellyfin Mobile or Netclicker have ads?

Netclicker shows ads; Jellyfin Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jellyfin Mobile or Netclicker?

Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Netclicker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jellyfin Mobile was updated on November 7, 2026 and Netclicker on November 3, 2026.

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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.*