Dolby XP vs Swiftfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dolby XP
This invite-only application is for authorized Dolby partners and content creators. It provides access to curated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences and tailored demonstrations across various entertainment categories.
- Invite-only access
- Showcases Dolby Vision
- Showcases Dolby Atmos
- Curated content experiences
- Tailored demonstrations
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Dolby XP is an invite-only app, currently only available to authorized partners and content creators. It showcases Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences across all entertainment categories. Explore the world of Dolby. Content creators and partners can view curated Dolby content experiences (by invitation) as well as tailored demos. *This app is currently unavailable to the general public. If you’d like to learn more about how Dolby can elevate your entertainment, please visit our Dolby Experience Finder at: https://www.dolby.com/experience/
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 Dolby XP's 6%. Dolby XP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Dolby XP ships an update every 2 months, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dolby XP | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (276 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 53.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 276 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dolby Laboratories | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
Dolby XP
Swiftfin
Bugs and requests
Dolby XP
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
Dolby XP
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
