Quadcorder vs Swiftfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quadcorder
Transform your device into a futuristic scanner with multiple animated scanning modes and sound effects. Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts looking to enhance their imaginative play and role-playing experiences.
- Futuristic scanning device simulation
- Three distinct scanning modes
- Animated graphics
- Sound effects
- Customizable background volume and sound
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Turn your iPhone/iPod touch into a futuristic scanning device! Has three scanning modes, with animated graphics and sound effects! No sci-fi fan should be without it! If you have a phaser and a communicator, then all you need is Quadcorder and you will be set to explore the galaxy! Check out a video of Quadcorder in action, click on my website below! To access the other animations, press the Library AB button once. Then press one of the DEVICE INPUT buttons that is not currently active. Special Note: Under the Settings application, there are controls for background volume and background sound. The background sound is off by default. This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true functionality.
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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Swiftfin at Free against Quadcorder's $1.99. Swiftfin also leads on ratings volume (267 vs 80). Quadcorder's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On rating, 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
Swiftfin is free to download; Quadcorder costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Quadcorder against 3.8 for Swiftfin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 267 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Quadcorder's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swiftfin's.
Quadcorder ships an update every 4 months, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quadcorder | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (80 ratings) — better | 3.8 (267 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews — better | 53.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 80 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam McElhaney | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
Quadcorder
Swiftfin
User reviews
Quadcorder
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining novelty app for Star Trek fans
- 🔊 Authentic sound effects and beeps
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- ⚡ Responsive button interactions
- 💰 Affordable price point ($0.99-$2.00)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sound functionality breaks with iOS updates
- 📱 Not optimized for newer screen sizes
- ❌ No actual functional features or real sensor integration
- 🔇 Muted by default, confusing for new users
- ⚠️ Inconsistent audio across different iOS versions
Swiftfin
From 267 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth and responsive UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient media playback
- 🔒 Secure user profiles and pin protection
- 💡 Seamless switching between multiple user accounts
- 👍 Clean and modern app design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery performance
- 🔒 Difficulty changing server IP/domain
- 🐛 Issues with subtitle and audio track selection
- 🐛 Unreliable live TV and DVR functionality
Bugs and requests
Quadcorder
Reported bugs
10 issues- Sound stops working after iOS updates
- Emergency data upload button animation broken
- App crashes on iOS 9 and later versions
- No audio on iOS 14.2 and newer
- Intermittent sound functionality
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- Library button no longer switches input categories
- GPS and decibel readings show random numbers
- App not appearing in Settings for sound control
- Screen ratio not optimized for iPhone 5, 5s, 6s Plus
- Coordinates and decibel level functions non-functional
Requested features
14 requests- Update for iPhone 14+ and iPad Pro screen sizes
- Real sensor integration (camera, GPS, accelerometer)
- Medical/body scan display screen
- More interactive screens and functionality
- Voyager or Nemesis tricorder variants
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- Background scanning sound toggle in app settings
- Custom image display on screen
- Actual scanning sound tied to motion/gestures
- Additional emergency alerts and life sign notifications
- Code blue and medical alert sounds
- iPad version with full screen support
- LCARS interface improvements
- More button interactivity and options
- Off button to toggle beeps and lights
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
In-app purchases
Quadcorder
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
