Comparison

Moonfin vs Clockworks Connector

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

Clockworks Connector

Features
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Built on Clockworks Timecode Live platform, easily generate LTC timecode from anywhere using your phone. Supporting any class-compliant audio interface, simply enter your timecode live code, hit connect, and watch the timecode run.

Screenshots

Moonfin4 screens
Clockworks Connector1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Moonfin at 4 against Clockworks Connector's 2. Moonfin also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonfin ships an update weekly, Clockworks Connector every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moonfin versus Clockworks Connector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonfinClockworks Connector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAXL NUNEZevan clark

In-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

None

Clockworks Connector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clockworks Connector free?
Clockworks Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moonfin or Clockworks Connector have ads?
Neither Moonfin nor Clockworks Connector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonfin or Clockworks Connector?
Moonfin ships an update weekly, and Clockworks Connector every 5 days. Most recently, Moonfin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clockworks Connector on October 24, 2026.

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