Mirage Player vs Moonfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mirage Player
Access and play your personal media collection from servers like Stash, SMB, and DLNA. Enjoy a feature-rich interface with detailed metadata support for performers, studios, and tags. Stream content directly from your server for a private and simple media experience.
- Connects to Stash, SMB, and DLNA servers
- Browse and play video library
- Supports performers, studios, groups, and tags
- Thoughtful and convenient interface
- Direct streaming from server
- Privacy-focused design
Read full descriptionHide full description
Mirage connects to your personal media servers — including Stash, SMB, and DLNA — to browse and play your video library, complete with support for performers, studios, groups, markers, images, galleries, and tags. You’ll feel right at home thanks to the thoughtful interface and convenient features. And it’s designed for simplicity and privacy: all content streams directly from your server with no third-party involvement.
Moonfin
Access and manage your personal media library from your Jellyfin server on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream content, download for offline viewing, and enjoy a modern interface across all your devices.
- Stream movies, shows, and music
- Offline media playback
- Live TV and DVR support
- Multi-server connection
- Customizable interface
- Cross-device settings sync
Read full descriptionHide full description
Moonfin brings your Jellyfin and Emby 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 or Emby 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 • 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 and Emby communities.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Moonfin at Free against Mirage Player's $14.99. Moonfin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (82 vs 2). Mirage Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On update cadence, 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
Moonfin is free to download; Mirage Player costs $14.99 up front. Mirage Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moonfin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mirage Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 82 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mirage Player's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.
Mirage Player ships an update every 6 days, Moonfin weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Mirage Player | Moonfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (82 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wells Consulting LLC | AXL NUNEZ |
Customer experience
Mirage Player
Moonfin
In-app purchases
Mirage Player
- Offline Downloads$4.99
Moonfin
No in-app purchases
