Comparison

Swiftfin vs MorseSpeaker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Swiftfin

This native video player connects to your Jellyfin media server, allowing you to stream your personal video collection and watch Live TV. Enjoy a fast and responsive interface for managing and viewing your content on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Connects to Jellyfin media server
  • Stream personal video collection
  • Watch Live TV and recorded shows
  • Fast and efficient playback
  • Secure user profiles
  • Seamless multi-user switching
Features
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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!

About

MorseSpeaker

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MorseSpeaker listens to Morse code through your iPhone's microphone, decodes it in real time, and reads it aloud — no cables, no rig interface, no typing. Place your phone near the radio speaker and press Start Listening. MorseSpeaker finds the tone automatically, locks onto its frequency, follows the sender's speed, and turns dits and dahs into live text on screen while speaking each completed word. Plug in earbuds and the voice goes to your ears while the phone keeps listening to the radio. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY FIRST Spoken copy is the point of this app, not a feature of it. MorseSpeaker was designed for blind and low-vision operators, for whom hearing received CW as words matters most: spoken output is the primary output, every control and status indicator carries a VoiceOver label, and the layout is simple enough to learn by touch. Visual indicators pair icons and text with color — never color alone — and the main signal indicator is large, bold, and readable in direct sunlight for field operation. WORKS WITH REAL RADIO Automatic tone detection from 300–1200 Hz — no frequency dial to set Automatic speed tracking from roughly 5 to 40 WPM, following the sender as they drift Decodes letters, numerals, punctuation, and the BT, AR, and SK prosigns used in W1AW code practice and on-air traffic Live signal coaching: on-screen alerts tell you when the Morse is too quiet or nothing decodable is arriving, so calibration takes seconds, not guesswork Optional ham-aware word correction heals one-letter decode errors in plain English — and is built to never touch callsigns, Q-codes, or ham shorthand Survives interruptions: a phone call pauses listening cleanly and decoding resumes when you hang up, frequency lock intact PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE All audio is analyzed on your device, in the moment. Nothing is recorded, stored, or transmitted — there is no server, no account, no analytics, and no ads. The app works entirely offline. GETTING THE BEST COPY Morse traveling through open air is real-world signal work. For best results, set the phone 6–10 inches from the radio speaker with the bottom edge (where the microphone is) facing it, use earbuds, and follow the on-screen signal alerts. A first-launch guide walks you through setup in under a minute. MorseSpeaker works with any Morse audio source: a rig's speaker, code practice recordings such as W1AW transmissions, or another operator keying across the room. Designed by a Ham, KB0RZB.

Screenshots

Swiftfin4 screens
MorseSpeaker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Swiftfin at 3 against MorseSpeaker's 1. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Swiftfin versus MorseSpeaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftfinMorseSpeaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (278 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings278 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoThomas Baker

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

MorseSpeaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swiftfin

No in-app purchases

None

MorseSpeaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftfin free?
Swiftfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorseSpeaker free?
MorseSpeaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiftfin or MorseSpeaker have ads?
Neither Swiftfin nor MorseSpeaker shows ads.

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