JellyZaping vs UMatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JellyZaping
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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.
UMatch
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UMatch is a clean, focused countdown for football fans. No noise, no clutter — just a beautiful timer to every kickoff. • Live countdowns to upcoming matches, down to the second • Follow your favourite national teams and competitions • Home Screen, Lock Screen widgets and Dynamic Island / Live Activity countdowns • Quiet kickoff reminders — pick how early you want to be notified • Match details: stage, venue and date in your local time zone • Light, distraction-free design in English and Chinese UMatch is a schedule and countdown tool. It does not show live scores, betting odds or news — just the calm anticipation before every match.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UMatch at none against JellyZaping's 1. UMatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. JellyZaping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JellyZaping | UMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tadanobu Sekiguchi | Dkayla Janel Steen |
In-app purchases
JellyZaping
- PRO$3.99
UMatch
No in-app purchases









