Comparison

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER vs Plora

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

Plora

Features
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Your subscription is fine. The app it came with isn't. Thousands of channels arrive in whatever order your provider chose, search barely works, and the film you stopped halfway through is gone for good. Plora fixes exactly that: it moves the subscription you already pay for into a player that is fast, organised, and remembers you. BRING YOUR OWN SOURCE Plora provides no content, sells no content, and hosts no streams. What you watch is your decision. Add your Xtream Codes account or an M3U playlist URL, or open local video files stored on your device. PUT IT IN ORDER Browse channels, movies and series by category. Hide the categories you never open and cut the list down to what you actually watch. FIND IT FAST One search across channels, movies and series, with results as you type. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Reopen a half-watched film and it resumes from the exact spot. Your recently watched channels sit on the home screen, one tap away. A SERIOUS PLAYER A VLC-based engine plays streams other apps choke on. Subtitle and audio track selection, playback speed, 10-second skip, sleep timer, mini player and background audio. FAVOURITES Star what you watch most and keep it on the home screen. PLORA PRO The free version lets you browse and watch your channels and keep a limited number of favourites. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited sources and instant switching between them • Resume playback and watch history • Advanced player: subtitle and audio track selection • Sleep timer and playback speed control • Unlimited favourites The yearly plan includes a 1-week free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. IMPORTANT Plora is a player. It ships with no channels, films or series, sells no subscriptions, and is not affiliated with any streaming provider. You are responsible for holding lawful access to whatever content you play. SUBSCRIPTION Plora Pro — available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. The yearly plan includes a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings. The price is shown in the app before you confirm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mrtctns.github.io/privacy/

Screenshots

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER4 screens
Plora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER at none against Plora's 2. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Plora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER versus Plora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMPGEnc PGMX PLAYERPlora
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPegasys Inc.Mert Cetin

In-app purchases

None

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plora

Subscriptions2
  • Plora Pro$4.991 Month
  • Plora Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER free?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plora free?
Plora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or Plora have ads?
Neither TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER nor Plora shows ads.

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