Phyn vs PoddFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phyn
This app provides an enhanced media streaming experience for Jellyfin users. It offers direct playback of various video codecs, seamless server plugin integration, and download support for offline viewing. Enjoy personalized recommendations, a rich music player, and support for audiobooks and eBooks.
- Direct video codec playback
- Server plugin support
- Offline download support
- Personalized recommendations
- Rich music player
- Audiobook and eBook support
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Phyn is a media player for your Jellyfin library. Stream films and series, browse Live TV, enjoy music and audiobooks, and keep your eBooks together in one polished app. DISCOVER MORE TO WATCH Explore new movies and TV shows, see what is popular, and use personalized recommendations based on your viewing preferences. STAY ON TOP OF RELEASES Link your Trakt account to view a live release calendar for upcoming episodes from the shows you follow. Calendar availability depends on your plan and connected account. WATCH WITH CONTROL Play your library with rich playback controls, subtitles, picture-in-picture, and casting to compatible devices. Browse your collection and Live TV guide with an interface made for finding what you want to watch. READ MORE COMFORTABLY Open EPUB, PDF, Mobi, AZW3, CBR, and CBZ books. Use the improved reader and read-aloud voices, then send highlights and notes to Readwise. LISTEN ANYWHERE Pick up music and audiobooks where you left off, with lyrics where available. TAKE YOUR LIBRARY OFFLINE Download supported films, episodes, music, and books for travel and times without a connection. Phyn connects to a Jellyfin server you control. It is an independent client and is not affiliated with Jellyfin. Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PoddFM
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Radio for the podcast age. PoddFM plays your favorite podcasts in a randomized order — like your own personal radio station. No skipping, no scrubbing, no decision fatigue. Just hit play and go. What makes PoddFM different? - Podcasts play in a deterministic shuffle - Feels like radio — no fast forward, no episode lists - Great for passive listening, walks, or background sound - No sign-up required - No ads, no purchases, 100% free - No tracking of any kind Whether you’re tired of decision paralysis or just want to rediscover your favorite shows in a fresh way, PoddFM brings the surprise of radio back to your podcast queue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoddFM at none against Phyn's 10. Phyn's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Phyn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PoddFM asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Phyn | PoddFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPSYNERGY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | Joakim Stien |
In-app purchases
Phyn
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Annual$9.991 Year
- Semi-Annual$14.996 Months
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Annual$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
- Lifetime access$49.99
- Lifetime Access$79.99
PoddFM
No in-app purchases
