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ShowShark
PaidSelf-hosted media streaming built for the Apple ecosystem
Last updated July 26, 2026
Overview
ShowShark is a self-hosted media server and streaming platform for movies, shows, music, podcasts, YouTube, IPTV, photos, and custom channels. It runs from a Mac and provides native clients across Apple devices, including offline playback.
Features
- Mac media server for local folders, drives, and SMB/NAS shares
- Native clients for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Watch, and Vision Pro
- Remote streaming, offline downloads, IPTV, and custom channels
Best use cases
- Streaming a personal media library across Apple devices
- Running a private Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby alternative
- Watching downloaded media when internet access is unavailable
Pros
- Local-first and designed to work offline
- No recurring subscription for the server
- Native apps provide a consistent Apple-platform experience
Cons
- The server requires a Mac running macOS 14 or later
- Some content sources, including podcasts, are still in beta
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