Comparison

JellyStream vs Muzi

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

Head to head
About

JellyStream

Access and stream your entire music collection from your Jellyfin server on your iOS device. Browse by artist, album, or song, create playlists, and enjoy offline playback with synced lyrics.

Highlights
  • Jellyfin server integration
  • Browse library by artist, album, song
  • Powerful track search
  • Offline song downloads
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Synced lyrics display
Features
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JellyStream – Your Jellyfin Library in Your Pocket Stream your entire music collection from your Jellyfin server, anywhere, anytime. Features: - Seamless sign-in to your Jellyfin server - Library at a glance: Liked Songs, Albums, Artists, Composers, Genres and Songs - Browse classical music by composer - Search artists, composers, albums, songs and playlists in one place - Home with Recently Played, Recently Added, Most Played and Rediscover - Gapless playback, crossfade, volume normalization, playback speed and sleep timer - Radio from any song, album, artist or genre - Download songs, albums and playlists for offline playback - Create and manage playlists - View synced lyrics while you listen - CarPlay, Siri and Shortcuts Why JellyStream? - Elegant, native iOS experience designed for music lovers - Works with your existing Jellyfin setup—no new accounts - Dark mode support for comfortable viewing - Regular updates and improvements Note: Requires a Jellyfin server with music library configured. Download JellyStream and bring your music with you.

About

Muzi

This app is a distraction-free, offline music player that organizes your local audio files. It offers features like CarPlay integration, Wi-Fi file transfer, and smart playlist generation to enhance your listening experience without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • True local playback for MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Smart playlist generation
  • Vibe reactions for music sorting
  • Edit metadata and cover art
  • Smart folder sync
Features
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Rediscover your personal music collection with Muzi, the ultimate local audio player designed for audiophiles. Muzi is built from the ground up to be beautifully distraction-free and 100% offline. No subscriptions, no ads, and no internet required. Just you, your music, and a pixel-perfect dark interface that puts your album art front and center. KEY FEATURES: True Local Playback: Instantly scans and organizes your device's .mp3, .m4a, .wav, and .flac files. Apple CarPlay Integration: Hit the road with full native CarPlay support. Safely access your library, shuffle tracks, and control playback right from your dash. Wi-Fi File Transfer: Drop files from your Mac or PC directly into the app using our lightning-fast, built-in Wi-Fi web portal. No cables needed! Smart Playlists: Muzi dynamically generates "Most Played," "Most Skipped," and "Haven't Heard in a While" playlists based on your listening habits. Vibe Reactions: Quickly sort your music with one-tap reaction buttons for "Liked," "Chilling," "Cooking," and "Travel." Edit Metadata & Cover Art: Fix missing track names, update artists, or upload custom cover art directly within the app. Smart Folder Sync: Drop folders directly into Muzi via the iOS Files app and watch your library auto-update. PRIVACY FIRST: Muzi is an offline-first experience. We do not track your listening habits, require an account, or push annoying subscriptions. Take back control of your music today.

Screenshots

JellyStream4 screens
Muzi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Muzi at weekly against JellyStream's every 3 months. Muzi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). JellyStream's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JellyStream holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JellyStream ships an update every 3 months, Muzi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JellyStream versus Muzi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyStreamMuzi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAziz Bouhejbawatzan, LLC

Customer experience

JellyStream

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Muzi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JellyStream

No in-app purchases

None

Muzi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JellyStream free?
JellyStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muzi free?
Muzi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JellyStream or Muzi?
JellyStream is rated higher. JellyStream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Muzi averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do JellyStream or Muzi have ads?
Neither JellyStream nor Muzi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JellyStream or Muzi?
JellyStream ships an update every 3 months, and Muzi weekly. Most recently, JellyStream was updated on October 1, 2026 and Muzi on October 7, 2026.

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