Comparison

Streamyfin vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Streamyfin

Access and stream your entire media library from a Jellyfin server. Download content for offline viewing, cast to your television, and enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Stream movies and TV shows
  • Connect to Jellyfin instance
  • Download media for offline viewing
  • Cast to TV
  • Manage media library
Features
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Stream movies and TV-Shows from your Jellyfin instance. Download media to watch on the go, cast to your TV, and much more!

About

Moonfin

Access your personal media libraries from Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream, download, and manage content with a modern interface, including live TV and retro gaming.

Highlights
  • Stream and manage personal media
  • Offline playback downloads
  • Live TV and DVR browsing
  • Retro game emulation
  • Multi-server support
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex 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, Emby, or Plex 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 • Play retro games from your server's game library with built-in emulators, gamepad support, and save states that sync between devices (Moonfin plugin required, no games included) • 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, Emby, and Plex communities.

Screenshots

Streamyfin4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moonfin at 4.5 against Streamyfin's 4.2. Moonfin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). Streamyfin's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Streamyfin's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamyfin ships an update every 3 weeks, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Streamyfin versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamyfinMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (156 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156 — better85
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFredrik BurmesterAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Streamyfin

All ratings150 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative21.2%

Moonfin

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

Bugs and requests

Streamyfin

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to server
  • Playback URI errors
  • Subtitles not working with downloads
  • Crashes when switching between videos
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  • Downloading issues and lost downloads

Requested features

8 requests
  • Playback speed controls
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Apple TV and Mac support
  • OpenSubtitles integration
  • Ability to delete media
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  • Folder structure support in libraries
  • Customizable UI colors
  • Improved media metadata display

Moonfin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Streamyfin

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamyfin free?
Streamyfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Streamyfin or Moonfin?
Moonfin is rated higher. Streamyfin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 85 ratings.
Do Streamyfin or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Streamyfin nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamyfin or Moonfin?
Streamyfin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Streamyfin was updated on November 4, 2026 and Moonfin on November 5, 2026.

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