Swiftfin
From public sourcesSwiftfin is a native mobile and TV app category client for the Jellyfin media server, built in Swift for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with VLC playback.
Overview
Jellyfin users on Apple devices often want a streaming app that feels native instead of a web wrapper. Swiftfin solves this as an open-source video client for the Jellyfin media server, written in Swift and SwiftUI so it looks and behaves like a first-party Apple app on iOS and tvOS.
Playback can use Swiftfin's native player or its VLC-based player, which helps maximize direct play of a wide range of media formats. The documentation covers library support, the differences between the two players, and the minimum supported OS versions.
Swiftfin is intended for people who already run a Jellyfin server and want a client for iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. It is distributed through the App Store and TestFlight and licensed under the MPL-2.0.
Because it is an open-source project, its code is available for review and contribution through the Jellyfin community.
The project is maintained under the jellyfin organization on GitHub.
Swiftfin is not a media server itself; it requires a running Jellyfin instance to connect to.
It is a client only.
No further claims are made here beyond the README.
- ios
- jellyfin
- swift
- swiftui
- tvos
Installation
Commands are shown, never run by the marketplace. Check them against the official documentation.- Official release filesFrom public sourcesfrom the latest official releasegithub.com/jellyfin/Swiftfin/releases/tag/v70 ↗
- Build from sourceFrom public sourcesfrom catalog metadata
Build from source: no validated build recipe — follow the repository instructions.
github.com/jellyfin/Swiftfin ↗
Compatibility
Unknown means no evidence was found — not that the product is incompatible.| Platform | Status | Architecture | Evidence | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Unknown | — | — | — |
| iOS | Compatible | — | official build in release v70: Swiftfin.iOS.ipa | 0.60 |
Releases
checked Oct 29, 2026Files in 70.0.0
Latest files are in 70.0.0
The marketplace does not host these files: downloads go to the official source. Files have not been scanned by us.
| File | Platform | Size | SHA-256 | Download from the official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftfin.iOS.ipa | ios · ipa | 23 MB | — | Official source ↗ |
| Swiftfin.tvOS.ipa | ios · ipa | 18.2 MB | — | Official source ↗ |
Release history
- v71.0.0Jan 28, 2022Official source ↗
- v70.0.0Jan 20, 2022Official source ↗
- v1.6.1Aug 23, 2026Official source ↗
- v1.6.0Aug 12, 2026Official source ↗
- v1.5.0Jul 15, 2026Official source ↗
- v1.4.0Dec 12, 2025Official source ↗
- v1.3.0Jun 12, 2025Official source ↗
Quality profile
algorithm quality-v1.0 · assessed Oct 15, 2026Quality Score88
Risk Score0
Quality Score and Risk Score are different measures. A high score does not guarantee safety.
Score components
Maintenance · 2020
Documentation · 1515
Ready to use · 156
Metadata · 108
Releases · 1010
Category confidence · 1010
Adoption · 109
License clarity · 55
Community · 55
License
MPL-2.0This is the catalog policy status, not legal advice.
Sources
github.com/jellyfin/SwiftfinPrimary★ 4,212 starslast activity Oct 15, 2026Primary repository · Confidence 1.00
Reviews
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🛠️ TestFlight
Use the TestFlight version to test new features and bug fixes before being published to the App Store. We are grateful for your time and resources for reporting new bugs.
📖 Documentation
Swiftfin provides detailed documentation to help you understand key aspects of the app and its development approach:
- 🎞️ Library Support — Information on library compatibility and supported media types in Swiftin.
- 🎬 Media Playback — Learn about Swiftfin's playback.
- 🧩 OS Version Support — Read about how we determine the minimum supported OS and which versions of iOS & tvOS are supported.
- 🐞 Common Issues — If you are experiencing an issue with Swiftfin, this is the best place to start.
- 💜 Supporting Development — Learn how you can support project development.
⚙️ Development
Thank you for your interest in Swiftfin! Please check out the Contribution Guidelines to get started.
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