# Swiftfin vs The Self Stack

The clearest difference is price: Swiftfin at Free against The Self Stack's $5.99. Swiftfin also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Swiftfin is free to download; The Self Stack costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiftfin | The Self Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftfin/id1604098728/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **267** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lavado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480192617) | [Kari Sullivan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865565878) |

## 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


### The Self Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-self-stack/id6758219496)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiftfin free?

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

### Is The Self Stack free?

The Self Stack costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Swiftfin or The Self Stack have ads?

Neither Swiftfin nor The Self Stack shows ads.

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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.*