# Plex Touch

> Plex media library remote and organizer with playback control. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirk Winkler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-touch/id556264797 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirk Winkler](https://appshunter.io/developer/308260833)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-touch/id556264797/reviews.md

## What is Plex Touch?

Plex Touch delivers the best user experience for watching and organizing movies and tv-shows. It’s super-easy, fast and clear. A must-have for all large libraries.

► German blogs write: 

• “Diese App kommt mir wie gerufen.”, appgefahren.de
• “Schicke iPhone App erleichtert die Plex Fernsteuerung”, iphone-ticker.de

► Unique Feature-Set:

• Playback Remote with Feedback (does not work for Plex HTC)
• Playback on iPhone
• Bookmarks
• Navigation through Movie-cast
• Collection-Editor
• Day and Night Themes
• Random Access

► Playback Remote with Feedback 

***Not available for Plex HomeTheatre Client! ***
Plex Touch’s remote control has a full featured feedback channel that shows you exactly what’s going on. Go to every part of a video by sliding to its position. Choose your favorite audio and subtitle track during playback. No more touching 3 times right, then OK and 4 times up with a touchscreen that wont let you feel where buttons are.

► Playback on iPhone

Playback everything on your iPhone that Plex Transcoding API can handle (which is is a lot!) Plex Touch keeps track of the position so you can easily stop playback on your TV and continue on you iPhone, or vice versa.

► Bookmarks

Plex Touch has the unique feature of Bookmarks. Bookmarks work with every list you’re in, from simple lists such as “Recently added” and “Movies with Christian Bale” to more complex lists like “All unwatched episodes of season 5 of Breaking Bad”. Bookmarks are shown on Plex Touch’s home screen, which is accessible from everywhere with a single touch on the home icon.

► Navigation

Another unique feature of Plex Touch is its complex and super-easy way of navigating through your media collection. Plex Touch supports the typical filters like “On Deck”, “Recently Viewed”, etc. but it goes even further. It displays the cast of a movie and, from there, you can see which movies you have from that director or actor.

► Collection-Editor

Collections are another unique feature of Plex Touch. Add and delete them as you want. They are easy to access and convenient to set up. Some users use them to “normalize” the messy genres from the movie scanner. Others just use it to order stuff like “007″ or “My Favorites”.

► Multiple Servers and multiple Clients

Is your home full of Plex Servers and Clients? No problem with Plex Touch. Get everything fully under control with the greatest of ease. Plex Touch shows what’s playing all over your network with one mini-remote for every client that has an active playback.

► Day and Night Themes

Switch between Day- and Night-Theme with a single touch on the home screen to relax your eyes.

► Random Access

Another simple but powerful feature: Plex Touch lets you shuffle every list your in, helping you to find something when you can’t decide what to watch.

► Requires Plex/Nine

Plex Touch of course requires a Plex Media Server and works in your local network only.

## Key features

- Playback remote with feedback
- Playback on iPhone
- Bookmarks for media lists
- Navigation through movie cast
- Collection editor
- Day and night themes
- Random access playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-touch/id556264797/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cannot connect to remote Plex server!

*2014-03-03*

The app couldn't connect to my remote PMS server at all! I was never able to leave the settings page!

I thought that the app, even though it looked abandoned, would be helpful for managing collections, but alas, $2 wasted :/

### 1/5 — Legal Robbery!

*2014-01-24*

Doesn't find the Plex server automatically, or manually. Flat out useless. Waste of $2.00!

### 1/5 — Not a remote for other clients

*2014-01-04*

Looked like I could use this to control plex remotely... Nope

### 1/5 — Doesnt show you client playback

*2014-01-03*

Its crap! I got it thinking I would be able to use it as a remote control to play stuff on other Plex clients at my house, well, it let you start the media, after that you are thrown back to the media library and you cant pause, stop, rewind or do anything! The controls for the playing media goes to limbo! Crap!

### 1/5 — Buy the App from plex

*2013-06-16*

I thought this would be better than the one I already had, I was wrong other app is better. Worth the extra $2

### 3/5 — It's ok

*2013-04-04*

My other Plex app works and thought this would be different / better. But not really. I used the other app more than this one.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2013-03-27*

Worthless if you already have the plex app...I'd spend the extra 2 bucks and get it instead

### 5/5 — Superior Plex Control - Super Fast

*2013-03-18*

The best app for controlling plex. Loads fast too.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2012-12-18*

A must if you use iDevices and plex. Can control some aspects of library, can stream to your iDevice, and can control plex on client devices.

### 5/5 — Streaming to iPhone!

*2012-12-07*

The latest update allows playback on the plex server, OR the iPhone/iPad! Awesome. Great way to view my content and a great plex remote to boot.

## Frequently asked questions about Plex Touch

### What is Plex Touch?

Plex Touch is an application designed to provide an enhanced user experience for managing and watching movies and TV shows from your Plex Media Server. It offers features like playback control, media organization, and seamless cross-device playback.

### How much does Plex Touch cost?

Plex Touch is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This price grants you access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices is Plex Touch compatible with?

Plex Touch requires a Plex Media Server and operates within your local network. It is designed for use on iPhones and is compatible with Plex Transcoding API for playback.

### Does Plex Touch have ads?

Based on the provided information, Plex Touch is a paid application and does not appear to contain advertisements. Users can expect an ad-free experience.

### How often is Plex Touch updated?

Plex Touch was last updated on October 28, 2013, with version 2.1.0. This indicates a release history dating back to September 14, 2012.

### What are Plex Touch's unique features?

Unique features of Plex Touch include a playback remote with feedback, the ability to play media on your iPhone, a bookmark system for various media lists, and a collection editor for organizing your library.

### Can Plex Touch control multiple Plex servers?

Yes, Plex Touch supports multiple servers and multiple clients, allowing you to manage and control various Plex setups within your network with ease.

### What is the age rating for Plex Touch?

Plex Touch has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on media management and playback features.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1.0 — 2013-10-28

Fresh iOS 7 Design

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