Comparison

FailArmy vs TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FailArmy

Discover and watch a vast collection of hilarious fail videos, pranks, and comedy clips. This app lets you celebrate life's absurd moments and laugh off any failure.

Highlights
  • Hilarious fail videos
  • Prank compilations
  • Comedy clips
  • Shareable content
  • Celebrate absurd moments
Features
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Celebrate life’s absurd moments through hilarious fail videos, pranks, and comedy. Why take failure too seriously? Laugh it off!

About

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

This application plays proprietary PGMX files, which can contain multiple video clips, menus, and chapters in a single file. It supports high-resolution videos and offers flexible playback controls with subtitle and audio selection.

Highlights
  • Plays PGMX files
  • Supports multiple video clips and menus
  • High-resolution video playback (up to 4K)
  • Customizable subtitle and audio selection
  • Resume playback function
  • File information display
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TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is software for playing Pegasys' Next Generation file format "PGMX" files that stores multiple video clips, menus and chapters all in one file*. -What is a PGMX File?- PGMX is short for Pegasys Multimedia Box. Developed by Pegasys, it can store both menu and video content into a single file (.pgmx / .mkv). The video stream is H.264/AVC, and since the file does not depend on physical media such as DVD and Blu-ray discs, it is not limited to certain video characteristics. For example, you can use MP4 video from your smartphone which typically may not be DVD or Blu-ray compliant, or you can even use videos in 4K resolution (4096×2304). PGMX files give you the freedom to keep your videos at a quality level and resolution of your choosing. PGMX files can also utilize a navigational menu system that can link to multiple videos within the file. Since both the menu and videos are combined into one file, there is no complex folder structure like those found in the DVD-Video and Blu-ray formats. -Simple Playback Controls- The playback controls utilize a simple design so anyone familiar with playing a video can use it. You can lock the controls so they are always visible, or set them to automatically hide. Furthermore, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER supports "swiping" to move to the previous/next pages and also "pinch-out" to zoom for easy tapping**. -Multiple Subtitles and Audio Selection Support- A PGMX file can store several audio streams and subtitles. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER allows you to switch between the stored audio streams at anytime. Also, when the stored subtitles are in "Text subtitles" format (a "T" icon appears on the screen), you can switch between your preferred settings for the font size, color, border, and more. -File Information Display- PGMX files can store data such as the artist name, comments, and more. In TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER, you can display the information stored in any file by tapping and holding in the File List Page. - Resume Playback Function - Even though there is a menu, resuming playback from where you left off can be cumbersome. However, because TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER has a resume playback function, you can start playback from the same scene whenever you want. *PGMX file creation requires "TMPGEnc PGMX CREATOR (Sold separately, only for Windows)" **The swipe function only supports files which are created in TMPGEnc PGMX CREATOR ver.1.0.4.5 and later. Other Notification - Resolutions over 2K in size or interlaced files may not be playable on all devices.

Screenshots

FailArmy4 screens
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FailArmy at 54% against TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's 0%. FailArmy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FailArmy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FailArmy has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of FailArmy's written reviews are positive against 0% of TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FailArmy ships an update every 3 months, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FailArmy versus TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFailArmyTMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJukin Media, Inc.Pegasys Inc.

Customer experience

FailArmy

All ratings1,669 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative37.4%

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

FailArmy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Videos fail to load
  • App crashes on volume change
  • Categories and collections don't work
  • Blank screens and loading issues
  • Compatibility problems on tablets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Full-screen mode
  • Ability to rewind live videos
  • More video categories
  • Offline viewing option
  • Improved search functionality

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FailArmy

No in-app purchases

None

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FailArmy free?
FailArmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER free?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FailArmy or TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER?
FailArmy is rated higher. FailArmy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FailArmy or TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER have ads?
FailArmy shows ads; TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER does not.
Which is updated more often, FailArmy or TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER?
FailArmy ships an update every 3 months, and TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER monthly. Most recently, FailArmy was updated on September 24, 2026 and TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER on September 12, 2026.

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