Comparison

LiquidFin vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

LiquidFin

Stream your Jellyfin media library with a fast and elegant client. Enjoy movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, and live TV with offline downloads and built-in admin tools. Designed for Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Stream movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks
  • Live TV streaming
  • Offline downloads for playback
  • Jellyseerr integration for media requests
  • Built-in server administration tools
  • Dedicated viewing modes for different media types
  • Seamless switching between multiple Jellyfin servers
Features
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LiquidFin delivers a fast, elegant, and powerful way to stream your Jellyfin media across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Built for both viewers and server administrators, LiquidFin combines a beautiful, native playback experience with administration tools. Watch & stream everything: - Movies, TV shows, and collections - Live TV streaming - Full music and audiobook support - Books library browsing - Picture-in-Picture & background playback Built for music & audiobooks: - Dedicated music mode & library view - Dedicated audiobooks mode - Playlist support - Chapter support for audiobooks - Seamless background playback Offline downloads: Take your media anywhere with download support for offline playback. Jellyseerr integration: Search, discover, and request new media directly from your server. Built-in admin tools: Refresh libraries, start tasks, disable users, see storage details and more Focused viewing modes: Switch between dedicated experiences for Movies & TV, Music, Books or Live TV Effortless server switching: Quickly switch between multiple Jellyfin servers. Even more: Small quality of life features like support for preroll plugins, ... Designed for Apple devices - iPhone & iPad - Apple TV - macOS - Apple Watch - Liquid Glass design LiquidFin is free to download, with optional premium features to unlock the full experience. Terms of service: https://bcnlab.org/legal/tos

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

LiquidFin4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moonfin at 4.5 against LiquidFin's 3.7. Moonfin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiquidFin sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Moonfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 85 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LiquidFin's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiquidFin ships an update fortnightly, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LiquidFin versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquidFinMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings685 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREAS WACKLERAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

LiquidFin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral41.7%
Negative8.3%

Moonfin

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

LiquidFin

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiquidFin free?
LiquidFin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiquidFin or Moonfin?
Moonfin is rated higher. LiquidFin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 85 ratings.
Do LiquidFin or Moonfin have ads?
Neither LiquidFin nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiquidFin or Moonfin?
LiquidFin ships an update fortnightly, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, LiquidFin was updated on October 30, 2026 and Moonfin on November 5, 2026.

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