Comparison

Full Metal Jacket Diary vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Full Metal Jacket Diary

Explore the making of a classic film through an interactive diary and photo collection. This app offers a personal look at the production with exclusive content, narration, and behind-the-scenes details.

Highlights
  • Matthew Modine's personal diary text
  • Nearly 4-hour audiobook with narration
  • Over 400 high-resolution photos
  • Detailed photo information and remembrances
  • Interactive favorites gallery
  • Animated video about Stanley Kubrick
Features
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FULL METAL JACKET DIARY (FMJD) has been called an "appumentary" by Entertainment Weekly, “something Stanley Kubrick would be proud of" by Wired Magazine, and named "iPad App of the Week” by Gizmodo. It was selected as one of the "Best Book Apps of 2012" by Kirkus Book Reviews, won the "Best App" award at the 2013 New Media Film Festival, and received the "Best Mobile Media Programming" Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition. "In 1985, Stanley Kubrick encouraged me to take photos and keep a journal while playing the lead role of Pvt. Joker on the set of FULL METAL JACKET. In 2005, I published a limited edition book of my photos and diary. This app is based on that book; enriched and reimagined as an interactive, audiovisual experience. I hope you enjoy it!" – Matthew Modine APP OVERVIEW Arriving just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, this immersive Kickstarter-funded iPad app offers fans the choice to read or listen to Matthew Modine's personal diary kept during the filming of Kubrick's Vietnam War masterpiece, FULL METAL JACKET. It features hundreds of high quality, never-before-seen photographs plus sound effects, original music, and much, much more! FULL FEATURES - Modine's complete diary text from his out-of-print, award-winning, metal-bound book, FULL METAL JACKET DIARY - 5 chapters chronicling the filmmaking process – Private Life, Vietnam, Boot Camp, On Leave, and Boot Camp Redux - A nearly 4 hour audiobook with Modine's absorbing narration, produced with immersive sound effects and original music - Over 400 high-res photos and personal documents scanned from original negatives and source material - Detailed information on photos including dates, locations, and all-new remembrances written by Modine - Three bonus galleries featuring select photo restoration comparisons - Interactive "favorites" gallery designed to simulate Matthew's original contact sheets used in compiling his book - Store your favorite photos and audio clips for later - Select your favorite photos and tweet your friends! - "What Was Stanley Like?" – A one-minute fully animated video featuring Modine's narration and photographs - Handwritten on-screen "help" – get help from Matthew at any time while reading or listening to his diary - Links to related articles, videos, content, and much more! - Compatible with iPad mini, iPad 1 and 2, and optimized for the new iPad (3rd and 4th generation) with HD Retina display! FULL METAL JACKET DIARY is an English-language application available world-wide – exclusively on the iTunes App Store. A must for any Matthew Modine, Kubrick, or FULL METAL JACKET fan. Semper Fi! LINKS Learn more: http://trulyfreefilm.hopeforfilm.com/2010/12/full-metal-jacket-diary-from-book-to-ipad.html Follow FMJD on Twitter: twitter.com/#!/FMJDiary Like FMJD on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Full-Metal-Jacket-Diary/174538939232457 View Kickstarter project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/30749581/matthew-modines-full-metal-jacket-diary-ipad-app Watch the teaser video: https://vimeo.com/43685430 Media inquiries: press@fullmetaljacketdiary.com FULL METAL JACKET and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

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.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moonfin at Free against Full Metal Jacket Diary's $1.99. Moonfin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Full Metal Jacket Diary's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Moonfin is free to download; Full Metal Jacket Diary costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Full Metal Jacket Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Full Metal Jacket Diary's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Metal Jacket Diary ships an update every 5 months, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Full Metal Jacket Diary versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Metal Jacket DiaryMoonfin
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better4.5 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2282 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatthew ModineAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Full Metal Jacket Diary

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moonfin

All ratings66 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

Full Metal Jacket Diary

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Full Metal Jacket Diary free?
Full Metal Jacket Diary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Full Metal Jacket Diary or Moonfin?
Full Metal Jacket Diary is rated higher. Full Metal Jacket Diary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.
Do Full Metal Jacket Diary or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Full Metal Jacket Diary nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Metal Jacket Diary or Moonfin?
Full Metal Jacket Diary ships an update every 5 months, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Full Metal Jacket Diary was updated on October 21, 2026 and Moonfin on October 24, 2026.

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