Comparison

Coax vs ZipSwift

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

Head to head
About

Coax

Experience your Plex media library like a traditional cable TV experience. This app automatically generates channels from your existing content, allowing you to randomly discover movies and shows without the pressure of choosing.

Highlights
  • On-device Plex library channel surfing
  • Zero-setup integration
  • Automatic channel guide generation
  • Customizable channel categories (genre, decade, actor, etc.)
  • Create channels from Plex Collections
  • Unify TV and movie libraries
  • Adjustable number of channels
Features
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Demolish the tyranny of too much choice, say "NO" to BigAlgo, and just Relax with Coax. Within seconds, you'll be flipping through a schedule made entirely of your own home media server content. Jump right in with the on-screen cable guide and watch whatever's on, just like the old days. You can't pause, you can't skip forward, you can't rewind - all you can do is change the channel. Experience the joy of randomly happening upon a great scene in a movie you forgot you had, or a TV show marathon for an old favorite. Coax requires no setup at all - it uses the metadata your media library already has. If you want, you can create your own custom Lineups, with all sorts of simple yet powerful scheduling rules - create a Saturday Morning Cartoons Lineup for your inner (or actual) child, or a Late Night Thrillers Lineup for date night. Important: This app requires a Plex account and access to a Plex Media Server (or Jellyfin, or Emby). Coax does not provide or distribute any media; it only connects to content you already own. How to configure your Lineups: • Coax scans your home media libraries and generates a channel guide based on your content’s metadata. • Select which channel categories you want: Genre, Decade, Recent Additions, Actor, Studio, Director, and Collections. • Create 100% custom channels using Collections. • Unify your libraries to mix TV and movie channels. • Adjust the number of channels you want to generate. •  Customize the time between your programs with Gap Content - play Trailers, or content from another Library if you want! Coax is your personal “cable box” for your own content — no extra accounts, no third-party streaming, just your Plex library organized in a fun, nostalgic way. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZipSwift

Features
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Draw your path to victory in ZipSwift, the addictive puzzle game that challenges your logic and planning skills. **How to Play** Start at number 1 and draw a continuous path through the grid, visiting numbered nodes in order. The catch? You must fill every single cell exactly once. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging to master. **Features** • **Multiple Difficulty Levels** - Easy, Medium, and Hard modes with varying numbers of guide nodes • **Multiple Grid Sizes** - 4×4, 5×5, and 6×6 grids for different challenge levels • **Daily Challenges** - A new puzzle every day to keep your streak alive • **Challenge Modes** - Time Attack, Speed Run, No Undo, and Zen modes • **Level Packs** - Curated puzzle collections with increasing difficulty • **Achievements** - Unlock achievements as you master the game • **Game Center** - Compete on leaderboards and compare your times • **Hint System** - Stuck? Use hints to reveal the next few cells • **Undo & Backtrack** - Made a wrong turn? Easily undo moves • **Haptic Feedback** - Feel satisfying feedback as you play • **Sound Effects** - Enjoy pleasant audio cues for your moves • **Dark Mode Support** - Plays beautifully in light or dark mode • **Accessibility** - Full VoiceOver support for visually impaired players • **No Ads** - Pure, uninterrupted puzzle enjoyment • **No Internet Required** - Play anywhere, anytime **Perfect for** • Puzzle enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge • Commuters wanting a quick brain workout • Anyone who loves logic games like Sudoku or Nonograms • Players seeking a relaxing yet engaging experience Train your brain, challenge your friends, and see how fast you can solve each puzzle!

Screenshots

Coax4 screens
ZipSwift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipSwift at none against Coax's 3. ZipSwift also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Coax's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Coax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ZipSwift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coax ships an update weekly, ZipSwift daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Coax versus ZipSwift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoaxZipSwift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOut to Lunch Productions, LLCBrian Chew

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Coax

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 1st Week Free7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - 1st Week Free7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$74.99
None

ZipSwift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coax free?
Coax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZipSwift free?
ZipSwift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coax or ZipSwift have ads?
Neither Coax nor ZipSwift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coax or ZipSwift?
Coax ships an update weekly, and ZipSwift daily. Most recently, Coax was updated on October 18, 2026 and ZipSwift on October 14, 2026.

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