Comparison

Bluemerang vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Bluemerang

Features
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Have fun with the Bluemerang gang, play with them by drawing and coloring incredible things.

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

Bluemerang4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Moonfin at 4 against Bluemerang's 2. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluemerang ships an update every 2 weeks, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bluemerang versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluemerangMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—82 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo VianaAXL NUNEZ

In-app purchases

None

Bluemerang

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluemerang free?
Bluemerang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluemerang or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Bluemerang nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluemerang or Moonfin?
Bluemerang ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Bluemerang was updated on October 25, 2026 and Moonfin on October 24, 2026.

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