Comparison

ReelFin vs Plio

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

Head to head
About

ReelFin

Features
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ReelFin turns your Jellyfin library into a native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Browse your movies and shows, find an episode, and pick up right where you left off. ReelFin connects to your own server, so your media library stays under your control. PLAYBACK MADE FOR APPLE • Playback with Apple technologies and Direct Play when your media and device are compatible. • Resume, skipping, seeking, and progress saved to your Jellyfin account. • Selection of available audio tracks and subtitles. • Home, Library, and Search help you quickly find the right title. • Quick Connect on Apple TV lets you approve sign-in from another device. YOUR SERVER, YOUR MEDIA You need a reachable Jellyfin server and an account on that server. ReelFin does not include, provide, or sell movies or shows. Playback formats and available features depend on your media, server, and device. ReelFin is an independent client and is not affiliated with the Jellyfin project.

About

Plio

Access and stream your personal media library from Jellyfin servers or WebDAV storage. Enjoy high-quality playback, subtitle support, and offline downloads on your Apple devices. Offers household profiles and unlimited sources with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Connect to Jellyfin servers
  • Connect to WebDAV storage
  • High-quality playback
  • Subtitle support
  • Offline downloads
  • Household profiles
  • Unlimited media sources
Features
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Plio is a premium media player designed for your personal media library, with a focus on a beautiful, fast, and distinctly Apple-native experience. Connect your Jellyfin or Emby server or WebDAV storage and enjoy your movies and TV shows on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Plio brings your personal media together in a simple, focused experience. Browse your library, continue watching where you left off, manage favorites, and keep your media close at hand without getting in the way. Built for your library • Jellyfin - Connect to your personal Jellyfin server and access your library directly. • WebDAV - Connect to compatible NAS devices, servers, and network storage. • Multiple sources - Add the media sources you use and access them from one app. • Subtitles - Enjoy support for common subtitle formats and advanced subtitle rendering. • High-quality playback - Play your media directly without unnecessary file conversion. • Offline downloads - Keep supported media available when you don't have an internet connection. Plio Pro Take your personal media experience further with Plio Pro. • Household profiles - Everyone gets their own library experience, favorites, and watch history. • Unlimited media sources - Connect all your libraries, servers, and media sources. • Personalized experience - Keep your favorites, watch history, and recommendations personal to you. • Unlimited offline downloads - Take your media with you and watch anywhere. • Updates for life - Get new features and improvements as Plio continues to evolve. Designed for Apple Plio is built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, with a native experience across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your media stay yours Plio does not provide, host, or curate media content. You connect Plio to your own media servers and network storage, and you remain responsible for the content you access. Plio does not require a Plio account to use your media sources. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retwo.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

ReelFin3 screens
Plio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReelFin at none against Plio's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Plio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ReelFin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReelFin ships an update fortnightly, Plio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReelFin versus Plio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReelFinPlio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFLORIAN DAMIEN TAFFINReTwo LLC

In-app purchases

None

ReelFin

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plio

Subscriptions2
  • Plio Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plio Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plio Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ReelFin free?
ReelFin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plio free?
Plio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReelFin or Plio have ads?
Neither ReelFin nor Plio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReelFin or Plio?
ReelFin ships an update fortnightly, and Plio every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReelFin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plio on October 19, 2026.

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