Comparison

Rail Yard vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Rail Yard

Features
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Control all of your devices with Rail Yard. Features: - Different devices such as Relay, Servo, Spur, Motor. - Multiple devices per yard. - Easily connect your yard to your home network. - Save a profile for quick loading. - Multiple yards in a library.

About

Moonfin

Access and manage your personal media library from your Jellyfin server on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream content, download for offline viewing, and enjoy a modern interface across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Stream movies, shows, and music
  • Offline media playback
  • Live TV and DVR support
  • Multi-server connection
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin and Emby experience to iOS, MacOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you’re on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you’ll need your own Jellyfin or Emby server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin and Emby communities.

Screenshots

Rail Yard1 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Moonfin at 4 against Rail Yard's 2. 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

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
Rail Yard versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail YardMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—66 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJake TaylorAXL NUNEZ

In-app purchases

None

Rail Yard

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Yard free?
Rail Yard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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