Comparison

Canopy for Plex vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Age-appropriate browsing
  • PIN-protected parental controls
  • Content rating filtering
  • Offline viewing
  • Screen time controls
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Stream movies, shows, and music
  • Offline media playback
  • Live TV and DVR support
  • Multi-server connection
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Canopy for Plex4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Canopy for Plex versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanopy for PlexMoonfin
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews—79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings166 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshton LanceAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Canopy for Plex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moonfin

All ratings66 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Canopy for Plex

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canopy for Plex free?
Canopy for Plex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canopy for Plex or Moonfin?
Canopy for Plex is rated higher. Canopy for Plex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 66 ratings.
Do Canopy for Plex or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Canopy for Plex nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canopy for Plex or Moonfin?
Canopy for Plex ships an update weekly, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Canopy for Plex was updated on October 9, 2026 and Moonfin on October 14, 2026.

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