Lenna vs Den
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lenna
A media player for movie and TV enthusiasts, ideal for users with home NAS storage. It connects to Emby/Jellyfin servers and plays directly from WebDAV/SMB. Enjoy high-quality playback with HDR support, library management, and seamless syncing.
- Connects to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB
- Browse poster walls and search media
- Background and PiP playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- 4K, HDR, DolbyVision support
- iCloud and Trakt.TV sync
- DLNA casting
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Lenna is a media player software designed specifically for movie and TV enthusiasts. It is especially suitable for users who store their media content on a home NAS or cloud drive. Lenna supports managing multiple Emby/Jellyfin servers simultaneously, as well as direct video playback from WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive sources. It offers powerful browsing, playback, and synchronization features, allowing you to easily enjoy high-quality home entertainment. Media Library Features: - Seamless connection to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive servers. - Browse poster walls to quickly view all your media content. - Efficient search to easily find the movie or TV show you're looking for. - Categorized management to keep your media library organized. - Modify media library passwords to protect your personal content. Playback Features: - Background playback for uninterrupted streaming while multitasking. - Automatic picture-in-picture playback to enhance your multitasking experience. - Fixed and temporary playback speed control to cater to different viewing preferences. - Support for audio track and subtitle selection, providing a personalized viewing experience. - Full support for 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and DolbyVision video playback for an immersive audio-visual experience. - DLNA casting support for seamless streaming to compatible TVs and devices, allowing you to enjoy content on larger screens with just a tap. Syncing Features: - iCloud Sync allows seamless switching between devices, so your viewing experience continues anywhere, anytime. - Trakt.TV / Simkl Sync connects Lenna to Trakt.TV / Simkl, syncing your playback progress. * Note: This app does not provide any media server links or video content.
Den
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Den —— 小窝 连接你自己的服务器，把音乐、影视、有声书、漫画和小说装进同一个 App。 【音乐】 · 完整同步 Emby 音乐库，专辑、歌单、收藏一应俱全 · 私人雷达：根据你最近常听，每天生成专属推荐 · 全屏海报播放页、歌词与听歌报告 【影视】 · Emby 电影与剧集海报墙 · 「在看」列表自动记住每部剧追到第几集第几秒 【阅读与有声书】 · BookOrbit 小说、漫画、有声书统一入口 · 支持 Audiobookshelf 有声书独立同步 【体验】 · iCloud 同步配置与数据，换机不丢 · 液态玻璃界面，深浅色自适应 需要配合你自己搭建的 Emby / BookOrbit / Audiobookshelf 服务器使用 使用条款：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Den at none against Lenna's 3. Den also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Lenna's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Lenna sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Den asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lenna ships an update every 3 weeks, Den every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lenna | Den |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (119 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 佳琦 王 | 雷雷 刘 |
Bugs and requests
Lenna
Reported bugs
11 issues- Audio and video out of sync after pausing and returning to app
- Subtitles and video out of sync after pausing for a while
- Dolby Vision playback shows a green screen
- Cannot load RST subtitles from Emby
- Some MP4 videos report 'avformat can't open input|Protocol not found'
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- Login shows 403 error despite correct credentials
- Playback buffering issues (low kbps)
- Only displays Season 1 for shows with multiple seasons
- Original film discs do not display size/bitrate correctly, showing error
- Playback freezes when returning to the screen after pausing
- RTS subtitles cannot be loaded
Requested features
19 requests- Add playback history tab
- Implement scraping and poster wall
- Add screen-off casting
- Support IPTV remote subscription (txt/m3u)
- Add gesture switch toggle
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- Add SMB support
- Add WebDAV support
- Add video caching/download function
- Add alternative line option for Emby servers
- Add privacy blur for locked interface
- Add screen casting to playback interface
- Add option to disable subtitle styles/effects
- Add dual subtitle support
- Add loading local subtitles from Files app
- Add macOS version
- Add TV version
- Add local video import from Files/Photos
- Add media library summary statistics
- Add option to not scrape for 115 cloud drive
Den
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lenna
- A Cup of Coffee$1.99
- A Deluxe Dessert$4.99
- A Big Meal$14.99
Den
No in-app purchases
