# WatchQueue vs Swiftly Player

The clearest difference is rating: Swiftly Player at 5.0 against WatchQueue's 4.0. Swiftly Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchQueue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Swiftly Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swiftly Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

WatchQueue ships an update every 9 days, Swiftly Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchQueue | Swiftly Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchqueue-tv-watchlist/id6781497389/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-player/id6806824067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JEFFREY PINILLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886211970) | [Paul Herter](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806824069) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchQueue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchqueue-tv-watchlist/id6781497389)

This app consolidates all your streaming services into one place, tracking shows and movies, indicating where to watch them, and helping you decide what to play next. It syncs across Apple devices and can integrate with Trakt and Plex for a comprehensive viewing history.

**Highlights:** Tracks shows and movies episode by episode, Identifies where each title is streaming, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Integrates with Trakt and Plex watchlists, Personalized discovery based on streaming services, Sort and shuffle in-progress shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchQueue Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| WatchQueue Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Swiftly Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-player/id6806824067)

Stream your Jellyfin media library without transcoding. Seamlessly resume playback across devices, download content for offline viewing, and enjoy features like skip intro and picture-in-picture.

**Highlights:** No transcoding required, Cross-device playback resume, Offline downloads, Picture-in-picture support, Multiple server support, Skip intro/credits

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| A coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee and cake | $3.99 | one-time |
| A movie night | $8.99 | one-time |
| Swiftly Supporter Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchQueue free?

WatchQueue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Swiftly Player free?

Swiftly Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WatchQueue or Swiftly Player?

Swiftly Player is rated higher. WatchQueue averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Swiftly Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WatchQueue or Swiftly Player have ads?

Neither WatchQueue nor Swiftly Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchQueue or Swiftly Player?

WatchQueue ships an update every 9 days, and Swiftly Player every 6 days. Most recently, WatchQueue was updated on October 23, 2026 and Swiftly Player on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*