Swiftfin vs Moonfin
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!
Moonfin
Access and manage your personal media library from your Jellyfin server on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream content, download for offline viewing, and enjoy a modern interface across all your devices.
- Stream movies, shows, and music
- Offline media playback
- Live TV and DVR support
- Multi-server connection
- Customizable interface
- Cross-device settings sync
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin and Emby experience to iOS, MacOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you’re on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you’ll need your own Jellyfin or Emby server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin and Emby communities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Moonfin at 4.5 against Swiftfin's 3.8. Moonfin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 53%). Swiftfin's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 82). 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.
Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 276 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Swiftfin's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | Moonfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (276 ratings) | 4.5 (82 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | 82 |
| 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, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | AXL NUNEZ |
Customer experience
Swiftfin
Moonfin
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
Moonfin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
Moonfin
No in-app purchases








