Swiftfin vs DS Video+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
DS Video+
Organize and play your video collection from Synology DiskStation or personal devices. Sync playback across devices, search easily, and create smart playlists. Download videos for offline viewing.
- Personal video library management
- Seamless cross-device synchronization
- Powerful video search function
- Smart personalized playlists
- Offline video playback
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DS Video+ sounds like a great video player for Synology DiskStation! It aims to provide users with a convenient video playback and management experience across multiple platforms. Here are some key features of DS Video+: Personal Video Library: It allows users to build their own video library on personal devices or Synology network storage devices. Seamless Sync: DS Video+ enables video synchronization among multiple devices through a Synology account login. You can sync your favorite videos, playback history, and settings across all supported devices, allowing you to enjoy videos anytime, anywhere. Powerful Search Function: The app incorporates a robust search engine, making it easy for you to search and find your favorite videos. You can search by video title, director, genre, and other keywords to quickly find the desired videos. Smart Playlists: DS Video+ offers users a feature of smart video playlists. It automatically creates personalized recommendation lists based on your preferences and habits. Offline Playback: You can download videos to your local device for offline playback, making it convenient to enjoy videos even without an internet connection. This allows you to watch videos anytime, anywhere without relying on a network connection. Sounds like a cool app for video enthusiasts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swiftfin at 53% against DS Video+'s 0%. Swiftfin also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (276 vs 1). DS Video+'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 276 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of DS Video+'s.
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, DS Video+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | DS Video+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (276 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | 青龙 倪 |
Customer experience
Swiftfin
DS Video+
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
DS Video+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
DS Video+
No in-app purchases
