Swiftfin vs MyMythPlayer
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!
MyMythPlayer
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Stream and manage your MythTV recordings directly from your Apple TV. MythTV Player connects to your MythTV backend server and lets you browse, play, and manage all your recorded TV shows from the comfort of your couch — no web browser or desktop computer needed. Features: • Browse Recordings — View all your MythTV recordings organized by recording groups and titles, with season and episode information. • Stream Playback — Play recordings directly via HTTP streaming or using MythTV's native protocol. • Resume Playback — The app remembers your playback position for each recording, so you can pick up right where you left off. • Last Viewed — Quickly access your recently watched titles without scrolling through your entire library. • Recording Management — Delete recordings directly from the app when you're done watching. • Artwork & Metadata — Automatically fetches fanart and episode metadata from your MythTV backend. • Playback Controls — Jump forward/backward by 20 or 180 seconds, fast forward, play/pause — with full support for the Apple TV Siri Remote. • Preferred Group — Set a default recording group to load on startup for quick access to your favorite content. • Universal App — Runs natively on both Apple TV (tvOS)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Swiftfin at Free against MyMythPlayer's $2.99. Swiftfin also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Swiftfin is free to download; MyMythPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, MyMythPlayer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | MyMythPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (276 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | Ernst Reiter Consulting |
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
MyMythPlayer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
MyMythPlayer
No in-app purchases









