Swiftfin vs Addones
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!
Addones
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An AI-powered interactive text and inspiration logging tool. By simply inputting fragments of inspiration, users can let the AI dynamically generate multi-branch interactive text, experiencing the thrill of real-time tech-driven creation and mental exploration. Key Features: Inspiration Derivative: Input a single sentence and let AI algorithms spin out diverse narrative directions. Content Logging: Save your personal creations for easy viewing and organizing later. We are committed to providing a positive, healthy, and safe interactive experience. We have deployed strict AIGC filtering mechanisms, content moderation management, and user reporting functions to continuously maintain a clean and healthy community ecosystem.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Swiftfin at none against Addones's shown. Swiftfin also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Addones's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, Addones every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftfin | Addones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (276 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anthony Lavado | Yunnan Nianhe Nian Technology Co., Ltd |
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
Addones
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
Addones
No in-app purchases
