Moonfin vs RetroGuide.TV

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.

Your media library, on the air. RetroGuide.TV turns your Plex or Jellyfin library into always-on TV channels. Open the guide, drop into whatever is playing and let the schedule do the choosing. No shows or movies are included: bring a server you own or have permission to access. A REAL TV LINEUP Automatic channels bring together genres, decades, networks, collections and series marathons. The classic program guide shows what is on now and next, with artwork, live preview and search. Swipe or use the Siri Remote to surf channels and jump back to the last one. PLEX AND JELLYFIN Link Plex with an on-screen code. Discover Jellyfin on your network or enter its address, then use Quick Connect or your username and password. Choose the libraries you want on the air. With Pro, combine multiple Plex and Jellyfin servers in one lineup, with quality and buffering settings for each. WIDGETS, PICTURE IN PICTURE AND SLEEP TIMER On iPhone and iPad, see current programs in a What’s On Home Screen widget and tap a channel to tune in. Keep watching in Picture in Picture while using another app. Set a sleep timer for a duration or the end of the current program. These features are included free. YOUR CHANNELS, YOUR WAY Create a channel from shows, genres, networks, collections, decades and libraries, with a live preview. One custom channel is free. Choose audio and subtitles, adjust subtitle timing, and save track rules that can sync through iCloud. A CAPABLE PLAYER The built-in player supports MKV, HEVC, AV1, HDR and styled subtitles. Compatible files play directly. Playback support depends on the file, device and server settings; Apple’s player is also available. RETROGUIDE PRO — ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Favorite channels and a Favorites guide • Program reminders for upcoming airings • Widgets with Favorites, up to eight selected channels, or one pinned channel • Multiple servers and unlimited custom channels • All twelve themes, from Classic Cable to VHS and Teletext, with matching app icons and widget colors on iPhone and iPad • Schedule order and start-time controls • Library-wide audio and subtitle rules • Remove individual titles from channels • No ads on iPhone and iPad Pro is shared across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with the same purchase account. Existing Pro owners receive new Pro features at no extra charge. Free includes one server, all automatic channels, the full guide, search, player, one custom channel, basic widgets, Picture in Picture and the sleep timer. Apple TV has no ads. Free iPhone and iPad uses Google AdMob for non-personalized ads and related measurement. No separate RetroGuide.TV account is required. See the Privacy Policy for details. RetroGuide.TV is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plex, Inc. or the Jellyfin project.