Comparison

Swiftfin vs iLlama

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native iOS/iPadOS video player
  • Connects to Jellyfin media servers
  • Stream video collection
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Watch Live TV (with hardware)
Features
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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!

About

iLlama

Engage in private, offline conversations with advanced AI models. This app prioritizes user data security by storing all information locally on your device, ensuring no third-party servers are involved. It offers fast, reliable communication and advanced text formatting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Private, offline AI chat
  • Local data storage
  • Supports OpenLlama and Llama 2
  • Advanced markdown formatting
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • No subscription fees
Features
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iLlama is the ultimate chat app for iOS users who value their privacy and security. iLlama is the first port for OpenLlama and Meta’s Llama 2, two of the most advanced chat platforms in the world. With iLlama, you can chat with anyone, anywhere, anytime, without compromising your data or identity. Llama only stores the data in your own phone, computer, or iCloud - no third-party servers involved. iLlama also offers you speed and reliability, thanks to its cutting-edge technology and optimized performance. Because it only runs on your phone, it can work regardless of where you are in the world. Even on the most remote mountain in Perú, iLlama can still tell you about the llamas in the area. iLlama is optimized with custom enhancements to Apple's markdown support. Pick from several different presets to format your messages and Llama's messages with headings, lists, tables, code blocks, and more. You can even give it unformatted data and ask it to format it for you! And best of all, iLlama is free! You don’t need to pay any subscription fees or hidden charges to use iLlama. You can enjoy unlimited chats at unlimited speeds with unlimited usage for free, forever. iLlama is the best chat app for iOS users who want to communicate with ease and confidence. Download iLlama today and enjoy the best chat experience ever!

Screenshots

Swiftfin4 screens
iLlama2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swiftfin at 3.8 against iLlama's 3.0. Swiftfin also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 25%) and ratings volume (276 vs 2). iLlama's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Swiftfin's written reviews are positive against 25% of iLlama's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Swiftfin versus iLlama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftfiniLlama
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (276 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings276 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB1.8 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoNanoFlick LLC

Customer experience

Swiftfin

All ratings267 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative32.2%

iLlama

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and 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

iLlama

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swiftfin

No in-app purchases

None

iLlama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftfin free?
Swiftfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLlama free?
iLlama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swiftfin or iLlama?
Swiftfin is rated higher. Swiftfin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while iLlama averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Swiftfin or iLlama have ads?
Neither Swiftfin nor iLlama shows ads.

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