Comparison

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER vs IPTV Pano

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

IPTV Pano

Features
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SOURCES • M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts • Enigma2 receivers on your own network: Dreambox, VU+ and other OpenWebif boxes • Public sources: curated lists of free-to-air channels • Several sources at the same time PROGRAM GUIDE • Now and later: move the whole list to 8 PM, 10 PM or any time you pick • For common channels the app brings its own program data, even when your source ships none • Favourites, groups and a search that stays fast across thousands of channels SWITCH WITHOUT LOSING THE PICTURE • The channel list & the guide open on top of the running stream • Picture in picture on iPhone, iPad and Mac • Several playback engines ON ALL YOUR DEVICES • One app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV • Set a source up on the iPhone and move it to the Apple TV • Your iPhone works as a remote for the Apple TV • IPTV Pano is also available for smart TVs and Windows IPTV Pano is free.

Screenshots

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER4 screens
IPTV Pano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Pano at weekly against TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's monthly. TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). 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, IPTV Pano weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER versus IPTV Pano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMPGEnc PGMX PLAYERIPTV Pano
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPegasys Inc.Marco Duerrwaechter

In-app purchases

None

TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV Pano

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER free?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Pano free?
IPTV Pano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or IPTV Pano have ads?
Neither TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER nor IPTV Pano shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER or IPTV Pano?
TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER ships an update monthly, and IPTV Pano weekly. Most recently, TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER was updated on November 2, 2026 and IPTV Pano on October 24, 2026.

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