Comparison

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER vs Vyx Player

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

Vyx Player

Features
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Vyx is a fast, focused media player and playlist manager for your own IPTV and M3U content. Vyx does not include any channels or content – you bring your own playlist or provider account. FEATURES - Import and edit M3U playlists, organized into custom groups - Powerful VLC playback engine – plays the wide range of stream formats IPTV uses - Adjust video aspect ratio on the fly – Fit, Fill, 16:9, or 4:3 - Pick subtitle and audio tracks right in the player, or set your preferred languages once - Built-in program guide – see what's on now and next, with live progress in the player - Search live programs by name to find what's actually on, not just channel names - Tap any channel for its full schedule for the day - Full TV Guide grid – channels down the side, a scrollable timeline of what's on - Catch up TV – replay programs that have already aired, whether your provider records them or your playlist says so itself - Change channel without leaving the player, or browse channels over the video - Send live TV to your television with AirPlay, picture and all - Set a custom program-guide (EPG) URL for any playlist - Browse a movie catalog and TV series organized into seasons and episodes - Resume movies and episodes right where you left off, and play the next episode automatically - Library tab – your favorites and recently watched, across every playlist - Find your movies, series and channels from your home screen with Spotlight search - Connect an Xtream Codes account to load live channels and movies - Playlists can refresh themselves on a schedule - Sync your playlists, favorites, watch history and settings across your devices with iCloud - Parental lock: PIN-protect groups so their contents disappear from the app - Light and dark – follows your device, or set it yourself - Available in Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish - Tune buffering separately for live TV and movies, and change it mid-stream - Handles very large playlists with tens of thousands of entries - Universal: iPhone and iPad Your playlists and viewing history are yours. Nothing is sent to us. If you turn on iCloud sync, they travel through your own iCloud account to your other devices and nowhere else. To show richer movie and series details, Vyx can look up titles on TMDB – only the title is sent, never who you are, and you can turn it off in Settings.

Screenshots

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER4 screens
Vyx Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vyx Player at every 6 days against TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's monthly. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER ships an update monthly, Vyx Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER versus Vyx Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMPGEnc PGMX PLAYERVyx Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPegasys Inc.Smidige USA, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

No in-app purchases

None

Vyx Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER free?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vyx Player free?
Vyx Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or Vyx Player have ads?
Neither TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER nor Vyx Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or Vyx Player?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER ships an update monthly, and Vyx Player every 6 days. Most recently, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vyx Player on October 28, 2026.

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