Playfyn vs Veoday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Playfyn
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Playfyn is a beautiful, fast client for your own Jellyfin media server ā built for people who care how their library looks and plays. Point it at your server, sign in, and your movies and shows are ready on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. PLAYBACK THAT RESPECTS YOUR FILES ⢠Full-quality 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough ā your files play as they were mastered, not re-encoded ⢠MKV and more play seamlessly; when a transcode is genuinely needed, Playfyn degrades gracefully and automatically ⢠Surround audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) with smart track selection that keeps quality high ⢠Automatic intro and credits skipping (with the Intro Skipper plugin) ⢠Continuous playback, resume anywhere, and an Up Next row that keeps your place across devices MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN ⢠Apple TV: a fast, focus-driven interface designed for the big screen, with a Top Shelf and light/dark looks ⢠iPhone and iPad: Picture in Picture, AirPlay, background audio with full lock-screen controls, and cellular data protection that caps streaming quality on the go ⢠iPad multitasking: Split View, Slide Over, and Stage Manager YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY ⢠A rich home screen with a featured carousel, Up Next, favorites, and recently added ⢠Powerful library browsing: filter by genre or resolution, sort your way, search everything ⢠Playback stats HUD for the curious: live codec, bitrate, and resolution info PRIVATE BY DESIGN Playfyn talks only to your Jellyfin server. No accounts with us, no analytics, no tracking ā the App Privacy label is "Data Not Collected," and we mean it. FREE TO TRY, ONE PURCHASE EVERYWHERE Try Playfyn free. Upgrading to Playfyn Pro unlocks unlimited playback with a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase ā and universal purchase means one buy covers Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. REQUIREMENTS Playfyn requires your own Jellyfin server (free, open-source software ā jellyfin.org) on your home network or reachable remotely. Playfyn ships with no media content; you bring your own library. Playfyn is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Jellyfin project. PLAYFYN PRO ā SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ⢠Playfyn Pro Monthly ā $4.99 per month, auto-renewing ⢠Playfyn Pro Lifetime ā $39.99, one-time purchase, does not renew Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A monthly subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > your Apple Account > Subscriptions. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Terms of Use (EULA): https://playfyn.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://playfyn.app/privacy/
Veoday
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Veoday is a personal media player for media sources you are authorized to use. Add compatible playlist URLs, provider accounts, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, local folders, or DLNA sources. Browse live TV, movies, series, sports information, and your own library in one place. Features: ⢠Personal source setup with compatible playlists and supported media servers ⢠Live TV with favorites, recent channels, and TV guide support when supplied by your source ⢠Movies and series browsing for compatible provider sources ⢠Library search, playback controls, and Continue Watching ⢠Optional account sign-in to sync selected settings and viewing activity across your devices ⢠Privacy controls, account deletion, parental settings, and Kids mode Veoday does not provide television channels, movies, series, sports streams, or media programming. Playback availability depends on the sources you add and the rights you hold. Free accounts can stream for up to 2 hours per day across signed-in devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Veoday at weekly against Playfyn's fortnightly. Veoday also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Playfyn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Veoday sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Playfyn ships an update fortnightly, Veoday weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playfyn | Veoday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Playfyn Media LLC | Veoby LLC |
In-app purchases
Playfyn
- Playfyn Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Playfyn Pro - Lifetime$39.99
Veoday
- VEODAY PREMIUM$19.991 Year
- VEODAY PREMIUM Lifetime$79.99









