Comparison

ReelFin vs Bandit Media Player

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

Bandit Media Player

Stream all your owned media from various servers, services, and file shares in one app. Enjoy a powerful player with features like offline downloads, live TV guides, and personalized recommendations. It prioritizes user privacy with no account or data collection.

Highlights
  • Connects to Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, IPTV, WebDAV, SMB
  • Plays MKV, HEVC, and more with dual engine
  • Live TV with EPG guide and catch-up
  • Personalized Home with Continue Watching
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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Bandit is the all-in-one player for the media you already own. Connect your servers, services, and file shares — then browse, search, and stream everything from one beautiful, native app built for iPhone and iPad. CONNECT EVERYTHING • Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby media servers • IPTV via M3U playlists and Xtream Codes portals • WebDAV and SMB network file shares • Stremio-compatible add-on catalogs A REAL PLAYER • Dual engine (native + VLC) plays virtually anything — MKV, HEVC and more • Direct play with automatic server-transcode fallback • Chapters, skip intro/credits, and Up Next autoplay • Picture in Picture and AirPlay • Subtitles and preferred audio/subtitle languages LIVE TV WITH A GUIDE • Full EPG program guide, favorites and channel groups • Catch-up / timeshift where your provider supports it BUILT FOR YOU • A personalized Home with Continue Watching, Watchlist and recommendations • Instant on-device search and a complete synced library • Download to watch offline, anywhere • Home and away: automatic connection switching for Plex, Jellyfin and Emby PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No tracking. No data collection. • Your credentials stay in the device Keychain. Bandit is free to use with one source. Upgrade to Bandit Pro to connect unlimited sources. Bandit hosts no content — you bring your own servers and services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReelFin3 screens
Bandit Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReelFin at none against Bandit Media Player's 3. Bandit Media Player's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bandit Media Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReelFin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReelFin ships an update fortnightly, Bandit Media Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReelFin versus Bandit Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReelFinBandit Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB120 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFLORIAN DAMIEN TAFFINJacob Wintheiser

In-app purchases

None

ReelFin

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bandit Media Player

Subscriptions2
  • Bandit Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Bandit Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bandit Pro (Lifetime)$74.99

Questions

Is ReelFin free?
ReelFin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bandit Media Player free?
Bandit Media Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReelFin or Bandit Media Player have ads?
Neither ReelFin nor Bandit Media Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReelFin or Bandit Media Player?
ReelFin ships an update fortnightly, and Bandit Media Player daily. Most recently, ReelFin was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bandit Media Player on November 10, 2026.

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