JellyBox Player vs xsMusic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JellyBox Player
Stream your local music library from your home server to your devices. This client application provides seamless playback of your entire music collection.
- Connect to Jellyfin server
- Play local music library
- Seamless music playback
- Cross-device support
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JellyBox Player is a client application for Jellyfin server application. JellyBox allows you seamlessly play all your local music by simply connecting to your home server. This player can: * Browse and your local lib - artists, albums, songs, playlists * Show a time synced lyrics(when available) * Full offline mode, including a "plane" support * Downloads * Native Apple CarPlay app
xsMusic
Stream and download your personal music library from a Jellyfin server. Enjoy offline listening, create custom playlists, and manage your collection with a clean, intuitive interface. Offers dark mode and cross-device synchronization.
- Stream music from Jellyfin server
- Download music for offline listening
- Intuitive user interface
- Powerful search functionality
- Create custom playlists
- Sync library across devices
- Dark mode support
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xsMusic Music Player – Stream and Download Your Jellyfin Music Library Elevate your music experience with xsMusic Player, the ultimate MacOS app for streaming and downloading your music library from your Jellyfin server. Designed for music lovers who want seamless access to their personal collection, this app brings your favorite tunes to your fingertips with style and simplicity. Key Features: Stream Your Music: Connect to your Jellyfin server and stream your entire music library in high quality. Offline Listening: Download your favorite albums, playlists, and tracks to enjoy them anytime, anywhere—even without an internet connection. Intuitive Interface: A clean, user-friendly design makes browsing, searching, and playing your music effortless. Powerful Search: Quickly find artists, albums, songs, or playlists with lightning-fast search functionality. Custom Playlists: Create and manage playlists directly from the app to curate the perfect soundtrack for every moment. Sync Across Devices: Keep your music in sync with your Jellyfin server, ensuring your library is always up to date. Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly interface with built-in dark mode support. Whether you're at home, on the go, or offline, xsMusic Player delivers a premium music experience tailored to your personal collection. Say goodbye to subscription fees and hello to your music, your way. Download now and take control of your music library with xsMusic Player!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JellyBox Player at every 9 days against xsMusic's every 3 weeks. xsMusic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JellyBox Player against 5.0 for xsMusic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
JellyBox Player ships an update every 9 days, xsMusic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JellyBox Player | xsMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Synelnykov | Gerard van der Linden |
Customer experience
JellyBox Player
xsMusic
In-app purchases
JellyBox Player
No in-app purchases
xsMusic
No in-app purchases









