# Jellyfin Mobile vs SpaceController

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpaceController at every 8 days against Jellyfin Mobile's every 4 months. SpaceController also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Jellyfin Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (467 vs 2) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). 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.

SpaceController holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jellyfin Mobile has 467 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, SpaceController every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jellyfin Mobile | SpaceController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellyfin-mobile/id1480192618/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecontroller/id1568300743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **467** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [Sound Particles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180336634) |

## What reviewers say

### Jellyfin Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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


### SpaceController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecontroller/id1568300743)

Control sound panning in immersive formats using your mobile device's motion sensors. This app and plugin combination offers an intuitive way to manipulate audio in home studios or mixing stages, making complex movements accessible.

**Highlights:** Immersive audio panning, Motion sensor control, DAW integration, Intuitive sound manipulation, Home studio and mixing stage use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jellyfin Mobile free?

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

### Is SpaceController free?

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

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

SpaceController is rated higher. Jellyfin Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while SpaceController averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jellyfin Mobile or SpaceController have ads?

Neither Jellyfin Mobile nor SpaceController shows ads.

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

Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and SpaceController every 8 days. Most recently, Jellyfin Mobile was updated on October 18, 2026 and SpaceController on October 1, 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.*