Comparison

Swiftfin vs MeshEver

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native iOS/iPadOS video player
  • Connects to Jellyfin media servers
  • Stream video collection
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Watch Live TV (with hardware)
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

MeshEver

Features
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Bring your mesh radios together. MeshEver connects your iPhone or iPad to Meshtastic and MeshCore radios over Bluetooth. Chat on channels, send direct messages, explore known nodes and connect private channels across your radios, all in one app. CONNECT YOUR RADIOS Use one compatible radio for free. Optional subscriptions let you connect up to two or three radios at the same time. Mix Meshtastic and MeshCore devices or connect radios that use the same protocol. BUILD YOUR BRIDGE Choose which pairs of radios should exchange messages and select a private channel on each side. Enable a single bridge or several routes. MeshEver forwards incoming channel texts in both directions and shows a history of bridge activity. Bridging requires channels with their own private keys and at least two connected radios. Public channels and direct messages are not bridged. KEEP YOUR CONVERSATIONS CLOSE Switch between channel chats and direct conversations. Search messages and senders, see unread counts and open node details from a chat. Recent message history is saved on your device so you can return to it after restarting the app. SEE YOUR MESH Browse the nodes and contacts known to each radio. View reported positions on the built-in Apple map, with distinct marker colors for each connected radio. Open a node for more details or start a direct conversation. MAKE YOUR RADIO YOURS Manage supported device names, channels, channel keys and LoRa settings. Choose Meshtastic modem presets or MeshCore community presets, and adjust supported GPS and position settings. Available in English, German and French. COMPATIBILITY Compatible Bluetooth radios are required and sold separately. MeshCore radios must run Companion firmware. Available settings depend on the radio and firmware. Radio messaging requires suitable coverage; map tiles may require internet access. Background reception and forwarding depend on Bluetooth connectivity and the execution time allowed by iOS. SUBSCRIPTIONS One radio is free. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription for two or three total radios. Prices are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. MeshEver is an independent app compatible with Meshtastic and MeshCore. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Swiftfin4 screens
MeshEver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swiftfin at none against MeshEver's 4. MeshEver's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MeshEver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Swiftfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, MeshEver every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swiftfin versus MeshEver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftfinMeshEver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (278 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings278 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LavadoSmart PSA GmbH

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

MeshEver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swiftfin

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MeshEver

Subscriptions4
  • 2 Geräte monatlich$0.991 Month
  • 3 Geräte monatlich$0.991 Month
  • 2 Geräte jährlich$8.991 Year
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  • 3 Geräte jährlich$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Swiftfin free?
Swiftfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshEver free?
MeshEver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swiftfin or MeshEver have ads?
Neither Swiftfin nor MeshEver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftfin or MeshEver?
Swiftfin ships an update every 3 months, and MeshEver every 3 days. Most recently, Swiftfin was updated on November 7, 2026 and MeshEver on November 6, 2026.

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