Swiftfin vs Jungle WebKit
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!
Jungle WebKit
Extract video links from webpages, including MP4 and HLS streams. Seamlessly play extracted content in a VR player for an immersive 3D experience. Download or play videos directly.
- Extract MP4 and HLS video links
- Direct playback in VR player
- Download video links
- User-friendly interface
- Access 3D VR resources
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JungleWebKit is a powerful tool designed for extracting video URL links from the current webpage, making it easier than ever to access and enjoy your favorite content. Whether you're looking for MP4 files or HLS (M3U8) streams, JungleWebKit simplifies the process of finding and using video links. Key Features: 1. Video URL Extraction: Quickly extract MP4 and HLS (M3U8) video links from the webpage with just one click. 2. Direct Playback in JunglePlayer: Seamlessly watch extracted videos in the JunglePlayer app on Apple Vision Pro, providing an immersive 3D VR experience that brings web-based content to life. 3. Download Options: Get direct access to video links for easy downloading or immediate playback, giving you flexibility in how you enjoy your media. 4. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through a clean and intuitive design that enhances your video extraction and viewing experience. 5. Access to Web 3D VR Resources: Unlock a world of immersive video watching with tons of web-based 3D VR resources available at your fingertips. With JungleWebKit, you can transform your video watching experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable. Download now to start extracting and watching videos like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jungle WebKit at 5.0 against Swiftfin's 3.8. Jungle WebKit also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 1). 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.
Jungle WebKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 267 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, Jungle WebKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | Jungle WebKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (267 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | AutoBoostAI |
Customer experience
Swiftfin
Jungle WebKit
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
Jungle WebKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
Jungle WebKit
No in-app purchases









