Comparison

Moonfin vs Poptonium for Plex

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

Poptonium for Plex

Features
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A native, lightweight Plex client. Fully customizable by owners, from curations to ratings. Full Google Cast support and broad codec support that plays almost anything without transcoding. A customizable library - Server owners set the layout and add their own sections - Owners choose which ratings are shown - Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDB all supported Plays almost anything - Handles most codecs and containers, no transcoding needed Cast to any screen - Full Google Cast support - Control playback from a notification, no need to open the app - Adjust subtitles, audio, and quality on the fly Subtitles in seconds - Search and download missing subtitles right in the app - No sign-ups or accounts needed for your users - Save subtitle preferences for entire TV shows Some functionalities such as library customization and subtitle downloads require the Poptonium server to be installed alongside Plex. See poptonium.app for instructions.

Screenshots

Moonfin4 screens
Poptonium for Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Moonfin at 4 against Poptonium for Plex's 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, Poptonium for Plex every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Moonfin versus Poptonium for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonfinPoptonium for Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAXL NUNEZBenjamin de Waal Malefijt

In-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

None

Poptonium for Plex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poptonium for Plex free?
Poptonium for Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moonfin or Poptonium for Plex have ads?
Neither Moonfin nor Poptonium for Plex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonfin or Poptonium for Plex?
Moonfin ships an update weekly, and Poptonium for Plex every 9 days. Most recently, Moonfin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Poptonium for Plex on October 24, 2026.

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