RetroGuide.TV
Live TV for Plex & Jellyfin
About
Transform your Plex media library into a live TV experience with automatically generated channels. Enjoy curated content, a program guide, and a built-in player that supports various media formats. Customize your viewing with themes and advanced scheduling options.
What's New in RetroGuide.TV
1.6
October 27, 2026
Parental Controls are here. • Set a PIN and choose movie and TV rating limits. • Choose allowed libraries, genres, collections, shows and movies across your connected servers. • Create a separate custom channel lineup for parental controls. Your regular lineup is preserved when you switch back. • Block shows and movies, including matching copies on connected servers. • Clearer channel settings and improved startup recovery layout. Content filters use your server’s metadata. Parental controls are configured separately on each device. Secure connections are now required. Plex and Jellyfin servers must use HTTPS with a trusted certificate, including on local networks and VPNs. Both RetroGuide Player and Apple Player remain available, with your existing selection preserved. Picture in Picture remains available.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
RetroGuide Pro: Ad-Free Live TV
No ads, more servers, unlimited channels, all themes.
FAQ
Does RetroGuide.TV have ads?
Yes, RetroGuide.TV contains advertisements. A small banner appears under the menus, and occasional full-screen ads may play between programs on iPhone and iPad.
What is the price of RetroGuide.TV?
RetroGuide.TV is free to download and use. An optional one-time purchase, RetroGuide Pro, unlocks additional features and removes ads.
What devices does RetroGuide.TV support?
RetroGuide.TV is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, offering a seamless experience across Apple devices.
How often is RetroGuide.TV updated?
The app was last updated on October 5, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What are the benefits of RetroGuide Pro?
RetroGuide Pro removes all ads, allows unlimited custom channels, unlocks every theme, and provides advanced schedule order and start-time controls.
Can I use RetroGuide.TV without a Plex Media Server?
No, RetroGuide.TV requires a Plex Media Server that you own or that is shared with you to function. It acts as a live TV interface for your existing Plex library.
What media formats does RetroGuide.TV's player support?
The built-in player supports a wide range of formats including MKV, HEVC, AV1, Dolby Vision, DTS, and TrueHD, along with styled subtitles, reducing the need for server transcoding.
What is the age rating for RetroGuide.TV?
RetroGuide.TV has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of users.
