Canopy for Plex vs Moonfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canopy for Plex
This app provides a safe and distraction-free interface for families to enjoy their existing movie and TV show library. It offers age-appropriate browsing, parental controls, and screen time management, all while connecting to your Plex Media Server.
- Distraction-free interface
- Age-appropriate browsing
- PIN-protected parental controls
- Content rating filtering
- Offline viewing
- Screen time controls
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Your Plex library, built for families. Canopy for Plex gives your family a beautiful, distraction-free interface to watch the movies and shows you already own — without giving them access to everything in your library. A better viewing experience: - Simple, full-screen video player with big, easy-to-tap controls - Continue Watching — picks up right where they left off - Favorites — save their go-to shows - Age-appropriate browsing with no hidden surprises Parents stay in control: - PIN-protected parental controls — change settings only when you're ready - Filter your library by content rating so only approved content appears - Download videos for offline viewing — perfect for travel or no-Wi-Fi zones - Screen time controls to set daily limits Works with your existing Plex setup: Canopy connects directly to your Plex Media Server. No extra subscriptions. No new content to buy. Just a safer way for your family to watch what you already have. Requires an existing Plex Media Server. Plex Pass not required.
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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Moonfin at Free against Canopy for Plex's $4.99. Moonfin also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 1). Canopy for Plex's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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; Canopy for Plex costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Canopy for Plex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canopy for Plex | Moonfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashton Lance | AXL NUNEZ |
Customer experience
Canopy for Plex
Moonfin
In-app purchases
Canopy for Plex
No in-app purchases
Moonfin
No in-app purchases









