Comparison

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER vs CyberLink PowerPlayer

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

Head to head
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.

About

CyberLink PowerPlayer

Access and play your shared media from your home network or cloud storage on your iPhone or iPad. Stream movies, TV shows, photos, and music seamlessly between devices and share content with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Playback shared media via Wi-Fi
  • Playback from CyberLink Cloud
  • Seamless playback handoff
  • Upload media to cloud
  • Create sharable links
  • Password-protect shared links
Features
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PowerPlayer, the Companion App for PowerDVD Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the companion app for PowerDVD and PowerPlayer 365. Easily and quickly access your shared media from your wireless home network or files hosted on your CyberLink Cloud and playback on your iPhone or iPad. PowerPlayer enables you to binge on your favorite TV shows, movies, photos, and music from anywhere, with seamless playback when switching from one device to another. Share the fun and share your media files with friends and family, allowing them to enjoy on-demand access to movies, shows, and other media files you share with them. Features: - Playback media shared via home Wi-Fi network - Playback media uploaded to CyberLink Cloud - Seamless playback handoff between devices - Upload media files to your CyberLink Cloud - Create sharable links for media store on the Cloud - Add passwords/restrictions to shared links **Notes** For the best experience, the PowerPlayer app requires you to have PowerDVD, or PowerPlayer 365 installed on your home computer and have activated your CyberLink Cloud account. Share with Friends & Family is only applicable to media uploaded to the Cloud. No additional software or services are required, and playback can be performed via the free PowerPlayer app or using a browser.

Screenshots

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER4 screens
CyberLink PowerPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CyberLink PowerPlayer at 3.7 against TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's 3.0. CyberLink PowerPlayer also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CyberLink PowerPlayer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CyberLink PowerPlayer has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's written reviews are positive against 27% of CyberLink PowerPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER ships an update monthly, CyberLink PowerPlayer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER versus CyberLink PowerPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMPGEnc PGMX PLAYERCyberLink PowerPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.7 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews26.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPegasys Inc.CyberLink

Customer experience

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

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

CyberLink PowerPlayer

All ratings29 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative56.7%

In-app purchases

None

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

No in-app purchases

None

CyberLink PowerPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER free?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CyberLink PowerPlayer free?
CyberLink PowerPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or CyberLink PowerPlayer?
CyberLink PowerPlayer is rated higher. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CyberLink PowerPlayer averages 3.7 from 29 ratings.
Do TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or CyberLink PowerPlayer have ads?
Neither TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER nor CyberLink PowerPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or CyberLink PowerPlayer?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER ships an update monthly, and CyberLink PowerPlayer every 2 months. Most recently, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER was updated on September 12, 2026 and CyberLink PowerPlayer on August 12, 2026.

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