# Swiftfin vs Panel Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Panel Flow at 5.0 against Swiftfin's 3.8. Panel Flow also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). 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.

Panel Flow 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, Panel Flow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiftfin | Panel Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panel-flow/id6755895197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 186 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [Tap4Mobile do Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/437607774) |

## 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


### Panel Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panel-flow/id6755895197)

This app offers a unique comic and manga reading experience, automatically detecting panels and speech bubbles to guide you through the story. It supports various file formats, offers text-to-speech narration and translation, and syncs your library across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Panel and speech bubble detection, Text-to-speech narration, Speech bubble translation, iCloud sync across devices, Supports CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT, and PDF files, Customizable themes, New chapter alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiftfin free?

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

### Is Panel Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swiftfin or Panel Flow?

Panel Flow is rated higher. Swiftfin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Panel Flow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Swiftfin or Panel Flow have ads?

Neither Swiftfin nor Panel Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swiftfin or Panel Flow?

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, and Panel Flow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swiftfin was updated on November 7, 2026 and Panel Flow on October 30, 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.*