Comparison

OpenVision vs JellyZaping

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

Head to head
About

OpenVision

A video player designed for iPhone and iPad, offering support for various video formats. It features a clean interface and smooth operation for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple video format support
  • Clean user interface
  • Smooth operation
  • Designed for iPhone and iPad
Features
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一款专为 iPhone/iPad 设计的视频播放器。支持多种视频格式解码,界面简洁,操作流畅。

About

JellyZaping

Features
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JellyZapping is an iOS client for your Jellyfin media server—built for fast discovery and comfortable playback. Beyond classic browsing, it adds a TikTok-style Zapping Timeline so you can find “what to watch next” in seconds. ◆ 1) Zapping Timeline: discover faster Vertical feed for quick zapping Auto digest preview: starts from a random position Preloading for seamless transitions Pro-only “Unwatched only” filter (or unlock all Pro features for 24 hours by watching a rewarded ad) ◆ 2) Powerful player (VLC engine) VLC playback with broad codec/container support (great for MKV) Gesture controls: double-tap ±10s, precise scrubbing ◆ 3) Watch progress sync Continue Watching to resume instantly Progress is reported back to your server so you can continue on other devices ◆ 4) External processing requests (transcription, etc.) Send media metadata to your configurable endpoint via POST Save & switch JSON payload templates (Pro: unlimited) View recent history (last 5) and resend easily Note: You’ll see a confirmation prompt before sending data externally. ◆ 5) Orientation control Force global landscape, or configure per-tab rotation Auto-rotate to your preferred orientation when playback starts For Jellyfin users who want less searching and more discovering. Enter your server URL, sign in, and start zapping.

Screenshots

OpenVision4 screens
JellyZaping3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JellyZaping at Free against OpenVision's $12.99. JellyZaping also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). OpenVision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

JellyZaping is free to download; OpenVision costs $12.99 up front. JellyZaping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenVision ships an update every 4 months, JellyZaping every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenVision versus JellyZaping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenVisionJellyZaping
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer树梅 卞Tadanobu Sekiguchi

In-app purchases

None

OpenVision

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JellyZaping

One-time1
  • PRO$3.99

Questions

Is OpenVision free?
OpenVision costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JellyZaping free?
JellyZaping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenVision or JellyZaping have ads?
JellyZaping shows ads; OpenVision does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenVision or JellyZaping?
OpenVision ships an update every 4 months, and JellyZaping every 2 days. Most recently, OpenVision was updated on October 5, 2026 and JellyZaping on October 25, 2026.

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