Best Media Server Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right media server apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 246+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Media Server Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iMediaShareiMediaShareFree3.2★ (956)NoNoNov 2026
2Jellyfin MobileJellyfin MobileFree4.0★ (506)NoNoNov 2026
3Arrcade: Media Server RemoteArrcade: Media Server RemoteFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
4Kernel Media ServerKernel Media ServerFree——NoSep 2026
5Media - SaverMedia - SaverFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
6Plex: Find Movies and TV ShowsPlex: Find Movies and TV ShowsFree4.6★ (138K)YesYesNov 2026
7VIDYA Media ServerVIDYA Media ServerFree——NoNov 2026
8Satellite: Media Server PlayerSatellite: Media Server PlayerFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Media Server

iMediaShare#1

iMediaShare by Flipps Media Inc.

Play media on TV
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.2😞(956 ratings)
Free
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Stream your mobile photos, videos, and music directly to any connected TV or audio system. Easily discover nearby devices and control playback with intuitive gestures. Share your media with everyone on the big screen.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helped with photo/video transfer
  • 👍 Works well with some devices
  • 💡 Good for music playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔥 Inconsistent performance
  • 🤯 Fails to connect or recognize devices
Jellyfin Mobile#2

Jellyfin Mobile by Anthony Lavado

Your media, on your terms
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.0😊(506 ratings)
Free
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Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

What We Love

  • 👍 Wonderful FOSS app
  • 🚀 Light weight and effective
  • 🚀 Getting close to Plex
  • 👍 Amazing!
  • 👍 Works great
  • 👍 Awesome!
  • 👍 Fantastic
  • 👍 Incredible tool
  • 👍 Great open source alternative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Audio problems with background playback
  • 🐛 Download on iPad not working
  • 🐛 Background play does not work
  • 🐛 Slow on RasPi
  • 🐛 Clunky but functional
  • 🐛 Won't connect
  • 🐛 Couldn't connect to server
  • 🐛 Significant issues
  • 🐛 Background Playing Not Working
  • 🐛 Nerdy clunky broken
  • 🐛 Doesn't work in the background
  • 🐛 Couldn't connect to server
  • 🐛 Subtitle scaling issues
  • 🐛 Buggy client state
  • 🐛 Transcoding issues
  • 🐛 Chromecast connection failure
  • 🐛 Stops playing after 30 seconds
  • 🐛 Buggy and feature limited

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FAQ about Media Server

What are the best media server apps for iPhone?
iMediaShare tops our media server apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.2-star average from 956 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top media server apps we rank are free to download, including iMediaShare and Jellyfin Mobile.
iMediaShare has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ media server apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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