Swiftfin vs Pathly Maps
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!
Pathly Maps
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Pathly Maps – Your Activities on One Map Every run, hike, ride, and adventure you've ever tracked — all in one place. Pathly Maps brings together your workout history from Apple Health, Strava, and files and displays them on a single, beautiful interactive map. Finally see the full picture of your outdoor life. UNIFIED VISUALIZATION Stop switching between apps. Pathly aggregates activities from all your sources and renders them side-by-side on the map with color-coded trails for each sport. THREE IMPORT SOURCES • Apple Health — sync your outdoor workouts with one tap • Strava — connect your account and import your full activity history • Files — import tracks from any device or platform SMART & PRIVATE • All data is stored locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to the cloud EXPLORE YOUR HISTORY • Color-coded by activity type: running, cycling, hiking, walking, and more • Filter the map by sport to focus on what matters • Tap any trail to see its details Your data. Your map. Your story.
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Verdict
Swiftfin and Pathly Maps are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | Pathly Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (267 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | Artur Jesslen |
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
Pathly Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
Pathly Maps
No in-app purchases
