Comparison

Moonfin vs MyMythPlayer

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

Head to head
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.

About

MyMythPlayer

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Stream and manage your MythTV recordings directly from your Apple TV. MythTV Player connects to your MythTV backend server and lets you browse, play, and manage all your recorded TV shows from the comfort of your couch — no web browser or desktop computer needed. Features: • Browse Recordings — View all your MythTV recordings organized by recording groups and titles, with season and episode information. • Stream Playback — Play recordings directly via HTTP streaming or using MythTV's native protocol. • Resume Playback — The app remembers your playback position for each recording, so you can pick up right where you left off. • Last Viewed — Quickly access your recently watched titles without scrolling through your entire library. • Recording Management — Delete recordings directly from the app when you're done watching. • Artwork & Metadata — Automatically fetches fanart and episode metadata from your MythTV backend. • Playback Controls — Jump forward/backward by 20 or 180 seconds, fast forward, play/pause — with full support for the Apple TV Siri Remote. • Preferred Group — Set a default recording group to load on startup for quick access to your favorite content. • Universal App — Runs natively on both Apple TV (tvOS)

Screenshots

Moonfin4 screens
MyMythPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moonfin at Free against MyMythPlayer's $2.99. Moonfin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On 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

Moonfin is free to download; MyMythPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonfin ships an update weekly, MyMythPlayer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Moonfin versus MyMythPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonfinMyMythPlayer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betterApple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAXL NUNEZErnst Reiter

In-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

None

MyMythPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyMythPlayer free?
MyMythPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moonfin or MyMythPlayer have ads?
Neither Moonfin nor MyMythPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonfin or MyMythPlayer?
Moonfin ships an update weekly, and MyMythPlayer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Moonfin was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyMythPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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