Comparison

Jellyfin Mobile vs RoleCall!

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

RoleCall!

Enhance your Plex media library with detailed movie information, cast profiles, and real-time session monitoring. Discover actor biographies, filmographies, and enjoy a visually rich interface with automatic updates. Simple setup requires only your Plex server IP and credentials.

Highlights
  • Real-time Plex session monitoring
  • Rich movie details and posters
  • Detailed actor profiles with IMDb integration
  • Automatic background updates
  • Simple Plex server IP setup
  • Modern SwiftUI interface
Features
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RoleCall! transforms how you explore your Plex media library with rich title details and comprehensive cast information. Enhanced Viewing Experience • See what's currently playing on your Plex server • Rich details with posters, summaries, and ratings • Works with movies and TV — episodes show the series name, season, and episode • Tap any cast member for a detailed actor profile • Beautiful dynamic backgrounds drawn from poster colors Powerful Cast Discovery • The Movie Database (TMDB) integration for cast and crew • Actor biographies, birthplace, and career information • High-quality professional headshots and photo galleries • Complete filmographies with ratings and release years • Seamless navigation between titles and actors Go Deeper on Any Title • Overview, tagline, age rating, genres, and keywords • Trailers and clips • Directors, writers, and full cast — plus guest stars on episodes • Production companies, budget, and box office • Collections and recommendations for what to watch next • Where to Watch — streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region Simple Setup • Just enter your Plex server IP address • Login with your existing Plex credentials • Works with any Plex Media Server • Works out of the box with no API key — RoleCall falls back to the details your Plex server already provides • Add a free TMDB API Read Access Token in Settings to unlock biographies, filmographies, artwork, trailers, keywords, and streaming availability Secure & Reliable • Secure authentication with Plex.tv, including MFA support • Your TMDB token is verified before it's saved and stored in the iOS Keychain • Your saved login is validated automatically on launch • Network connectivity handling and error recovery • Self-signed certificate support for external servers • Remove your key or clear cached data at any time from Settings Modern SwiftUI Interface • Clean, intuitive design with dynamic themes • Pull-to-refresh for up-to-date sessions • Smooth navigation and responsive layout • Cached results, so revisiting a title loads instantly • Runs on iPhone and iPad Perfect For • Plex users wanting enhanced title information • Film and TV enthusiasts who love exploring cast details • Anyone seeking richer media browsing than standard Plex apps • Users who want session monitoring capabilities Key Features • Active session monitoring • Comprehensive server capabilities view • Movie, series, and episode metadata with cast and crew • Actor detail pages with photos, biographies, and filmographies • Demo mode for trying the app without a Plex server • No configuration files to manage Technical Requirements • iOS 15.0 or later • Network access to your Plex Media Server • Valid Plex account credentials • Internet connection for TMDB data • Optional: a free TMDB API Read Access Token Transform your Plex experience today with RoleCall! — where every movie and episode becomes a gateway to discovering amazing talent and stories! This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

Screenshots

Jellyfin Mobile4 screens
RoleCall!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoleCall! at 100% against Jellyfin Mobile's 49%. RoleCall! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Jellyfin Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (503 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). 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

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

RoleCall! 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 2, 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 100% of RoleCall!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, RoleCall! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jellyfin Mobile versus RoleCall!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyfin MobileRoleCall!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (503 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings503 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoEric Hamiter

Customer experience

Jellyfin Mobile

All ratings467 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative31.7%

RoleCall!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RoleCall!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jellyfin Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

RoleCall!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jellyfin Mobile free?
Jellyfin Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoleCall! free?
RoleCall! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jellyfin Mobile or RoleCall!?
RoleCall! is rated higher. Jellyfin Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while RoleCall! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jellyfin Mobile or RoleCall! have ads?
Neither Jellyfin Mobile nor RoleCall! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jellyfin Mobile or RoleCall!?
Jellyfin Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and RoleCall! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jellyfin Mobile was updated on November 7, 2026 and RoleCall! on November 5, 2026.

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