Comparison

Jellyfin Mobile vs Buzzers

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

Head to head
About

Jellyfin Mobile

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
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The Jellyfin project is an open source, free software media server. No fees, no tracking, no hidden agenda. Get our free server to collect all your audio, video, photos, and more in one place. 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 media to your iOS/iPadOS device - View your collection in an easy to use interface This is the official Jellyfin companion app. Thank you for using Jellyfin!

About

Buzzers

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Ready to host the ultimate game night? Buzzers transforms your devices into a professional game show. Perfect for trivia lovers, teachers, and board game enthusiasts, Buzzers eliminates the arguments about "who was first" by tracking response times down to the millisecond. WHY YOU’LL LOVE BUZZERS: * The Full "Game Show" Experience (Online) Host a game and connect friends via code or QR link. The real-time sync ensures a fair and exciting game, whether you are in the same room or connecting remotely. * Standalone Buzzer Mode (Offline) No internet connection required! Use the app as a standalone party buzzer. It’s perfect for board games that need a sound effect or just for playing around. Versatile Answer Types We support more than just speed. Choose the right input for your next question: - Classic Buzzer: A big red button. - Yes / No: Quick inputs for binary questions. - Multiple Choice: A | B | C options for structured trivia questions. - Free Text: Let players type their answers for "fill in the blank" rounds. Powerful Host Controls You run the show. As the host, you can: See who is in the game. Open and close the participants' buzzers. Choose buzzer input type. Build Suspense: Choose to hide the results or the buzzing order until the timer stops. Great for keeping players on the edge of their seats! Play Anywhere, with Anyone Buzzers is cross-platform and works seamlessly whether everyone is on the same couch or connecting remotely via video call. Cast the host screen to a TV so the whole room can see the timer and status. Customizable Fun Create your profile with a unique avatar and alias. Choose from various buzzer sounds—from squeaky toys to air horns—to add personality (and a little distraction) to the game. Download Buzzers now and claim the title of Quiz Master!

Screenshots

Jellyfin Mobile4 screens
Buzzers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jellyfin Mobile at none against Buzzers's shown. Jellyfin Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jellyfin Mobile versus Buzzers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyfin MobileBuzzers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (499 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings499 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoDaniel Johansson

Bugs and requests

Jellyfin Mobile

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Audio problems with background playback
  • Download on iPad not working
  • Background play does not work
  • Slow on RasPi
  • Won't connect
Show 7 more
  • Couldn't connect to server
  • Subtitle scaling issues
  • Buggy client state
  • Transcoding issues
  • Chromecast connection failure
  • Stops playing after 30 seconds
  • Buggy and feature limited

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add background playback
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Add offline downloads
  • Add shuffle functionality
  • Add Apple TV support
Show 3 more
  • Add external subtitle support
  • Add lockscreen controls for music
  • Add download offline functionality

Buzzers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jellyfin Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Buzzers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jellyfin Mobile free?
Jellyfin Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buzzers free?
Buzzers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jellyfin Mobile or Buzzers have ads?
Buzzers shows ads; Jellyfin Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Jellyfin Mobile or Buzzers?
Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Buzzers every 4 months. Most recently, Jellyfin Mobile was updated on October 29, 2026 and Buzzers on October 27, 2026.

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