Comparison

Vuko Player vs Jelly TV

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

Head to head
About

Vuko Player

Features
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Vuko Player is a fast, beautiful HDR video player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Stream from your Plex or Jellyfin media servers, download videos for offline viewing, and enjoy your favorite content in stunning 4K HDR. Stream from your servers with ease • Connect to Plex or Jellyfin in seconds • Manage multiple profiles for different servers or accounts • Smooth, reliable video playback without interruptions Watch anywhere — even offline • Download movies and shows from Plex or Jellyfin • Watch offline on flights, commutes, or in low-signal areas • Keep your entertainment with you wherever you go Stunning HDR and 4K quality • Vivid colors and crisp details with HDR playback • Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays • Perfect for movies, TV shows, or personal videos Multitask with Picture-in-Picture • Keep watching in a floating window while using other apps • PiP works with both streaming and offline content Why Vuko Player? • Works as one of the best Plex/Jellyfin client • Fast, elegant, and easy to use • Free to use with one simple upgrade to unlock unlimited playback — no ads If you're looking for a Plex/Jellyfin video player without bloat, Vuko Player gives you the speed, quality, and flexibility you deserve.

About

Jelly TV

Features
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Jelly TV is a private client for your Jellyfin media server. Sign in to your server to browse movies, shows, and episodes. Search your library, view media details, and continue watching from your saved position. Download supported movies and episodes for offline viewing. Jelly TV keeps downloaded media and playback position on your device. Connect Seerr to discover movies and shows, request titles, and check request status. Users with Seerr approval permission can approve or decline pending requests. You need access to a Jellyfin server. Seerr features need access to a compatible Seerr server. Jelly TV does not provide media, a Jellyfin server, or a Seerr server.

Screenshots

Vuko Player4 screens
Jelly TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jelly TV at none against Vuko Player's 1. Vuko Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Vuko Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jelly TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Vuko Player versus Jelly TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVuko PlayerJelly TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer23doorsLogan Janssen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vuko Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited playback$9.99
None

Jelly TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vuko Player free?
Vuko Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jelly TV free?
Jelly TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vuko Player or Jelly TV have ads?
Neither Vuko Player nor Jelly TV shows ads.

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