# Swiftfin vs Juky

The clearest difference is rating: Swiftfin at 3.8 against Juky's 2.9. Swiftfin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Juky's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Juky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Swiftfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 277 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Swiftfin's written reviews are positive against 57% of Juky's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, Juky every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiftfin | Juky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews)** | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/juky/id6470065307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [Juky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712929202) |

## What reviewers say

### Swiftfin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and responsive UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient media playback
- 🔒 Secure user profiles and pin protection
- 💡 Seamless switching between multiple user accounts
- 👍 Clean and modern app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery performance
- 🔒 Difficulty changing server IP/domain
- 🐛 Issues with subtitle and audio track selection
- 🐛 Unreliable live TV and DVR functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Juky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/juky/id6470065307)

This app lets guests collaboratively create a party playlist by suggesting and voting on songs. The most popular tracks are played, ensuring everyone enjoys the music. It simplifies hosting by letting guests manage the music selection.

**Highlights:** Guest song suggestions, Real-time voting system, Host-free music management, Collaborative playlist creation, Most voted song plays next

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Juky Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Juky Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiftfin free?

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

### Is Juky free?

Juky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swiftfin or Juky?

Swiftfin is rated higher. Swiftfin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Juky averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Swiftfin or Juky have ads?

Juky shows ads; Swiftfin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swiftfin or Juky?

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, and Juky every 7 months. Most recently, Swiftfin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Juky on November 3, 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.*