# Swiftfin vs DS Video+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiftfin | DS Video+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 186 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [青龙 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683451647) |

## 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


### DS Video+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754)

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.

**Highlights:** Personal video library management, Seamless cross-device synchronization, Powerful video search function, Smart personalized playlists, Offline video playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiftfin free?

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

### Is DS Video+ free?

DS Video+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swiftfin or DS Video+?

Swiftfin is rated higher. Swiftfin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while DS Video+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Swiftfin or DS Video+ have ads?

Neither Swiftfin nor DS Video+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swiftfin or DS Video+?

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, and DS Video+ every 11 months. Most recently, Swiftfin was updated on October 23, 2026 and DS Video+ on October 17, 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.*