Comparison

Swiftfin vs RoleCall!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native iOS/iPadOS video player
  • Connects to Jellyfin media servers
  • Stream video collection
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Watch Live TV (with hardware)
Features
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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!

About

RoleCall!

Enhance your Plex media library with detailed movie information, cast profiles, and real-time session monitoring. Discover actor biographies, filmographies, and enjoy a visually rich interface with automatic updates. Simple setup requires only your Plex server IP and credentials.

Highlights
  • Real-time Plex session monitoring
  • Rich movie details and posters
  • Detailed actor profiles with IMDb integration
  • Automatic background updates
  • Simple Plex server IP setup
  • Modern SwiftUI interface
Features
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RoleCall! transforms how you explore your Plex media library with rich title details and comprehensive cast information. Enhanced Viewing Experience • See what's currently playing on your Plex server • Rich details with posters, summaries, and ratings • Works with movies and TV — episodes show the series name, season, and episode • Tap any cast member for a detailed actor profile • Beautiful dynamic backgrounds drawn from poster colors Powerful Cast Discovery • The Movie Database (TMDB) integration for cast and crew • Actor biographies, birthplace, and career information • High-quality professional headshots and photo galleries • Complete filmographies with ratings and release years • Seamless navigation between titles and actors Go Deeper on Any Title • Overview, tagline, age rating, genres, and keywords • Trailers and clips • Directors, writers, and full cast — plus guest stars on episodes • Production companies, budget, and box office • Collections and recommendations for what to watch next • Where to Watch — streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region Simple Setup • Just enter your Plex server IP address • Login with your existing Plex credentials • Works with any Plex Media Server • Works out of the box with no API key — RoleCall falls back to the details your Plex server already provides • Add a free TMDB API Read Access Token in Settings to unlock biographies, filmographies, artwork, trailers, keywords, and streaming availability Secure & Reliable • Secure authentication with Plex.tv, including MFA support • Your TMDB token is verified before it's saved and stored in the iOS Keychain • Your saved login is validated automatically on launch • Network connectivity handling and error recovery • Self-signed certificate support for external servers • Remove your key or clear cached data at any time from Settings Modern SwiftUI Interface • Clean, intuitive design with dynamic themes • Pull-to-refresh for up-to-date sessions • Smooth navigation and responsive layout • Cached results, so revisiting a title loads instantly • Runs on iPhone and iPad Perfect For • Plex users wanting enhanced title information • Film and TV enthusiasts who love exploring cast details • Anyone seeking richer media browsing than standard Plex apps • Users who want session monitoring capabilities Key Features • Active session monitoring • Comprehensive server capabilities view • Movie, series, and episode metadata with cast and crew • Actor detail pages with photos, biographies, and filmographies • Demo mode for trying the app without a Plex server • No configuration files to manage Technical Requirements • iOS 15.0 or later • Network access to your Plex Media Server • Valid Plex account credentials • Internet connection for TMDB data • Optional: a free TMDB API Read Access Token Transform your Plex experience today with RoleCall! — where every movie and episode becomes a gateway to discovering amazing talent and stories! This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

Screenshots

Swiftfin4 screens
RoleCall!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoleCall! at 100% against Swiftfin's 53%. RoleCall! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoleCall! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 278 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of RoleCall!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, RoleCall! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swiftfin versus RoleCall!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftfinRoleCall!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (278 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings278 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoEric Hamiter

Customer experience

Swiftfin

All ratings267 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative32.2%

RoleCall!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RoleCall!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swiftfin

No in-app purchases

None

RoleCall!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftfin free?
Swiftfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoleCall! free?
RoleCall! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swiftfin or RoleCall!?
RoleCall! is rated higher. Swiftfin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while RoleCall! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Swiftfin or RoleCall! have ads?
Neither Swiftfin nor RoleCall! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftfin or RoleCall!?
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, and RoleCall! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Swiftfin was updated on November 7, 2026 and RoleCall! on November 5, 2026.

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