Swiftfin vs A86
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!
A86
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透過app輕鬆操控您的 dongle~ 可使其連線LE AUDIO與CLASSIC BT的藍牙裝置， 甚至使用AURACAST模式，能同時使音樂播放到多個藍牙裝置，享受極致的音樂體驗。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: A86 at 15.6 against Swiftfin's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | A86 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (277 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 277 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | coordiwise |
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
A86
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
A86
No in-app purchases
