ALClient vs Temby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALClient
Stream videos, audio, and documents online from various formats. Download and collect files with features like dual-speed playback and loop mode. Enjoy a versatile media and file management experience.
- Online video playback (multiple formats)
- Dual-speed and orientation playback
- Online audio playback (loop mode)
- Online document browsing
- File download and collection
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1. Supports online playback of videos in multiple formats, with dual speed playback and horizontal and vertical viewing. 2. Supports online playback of multiple formats of audio, with optional loop mode. 3. Support online browsing of documents in multiple formats. 4. Support file download and collection functions.
Temby
This client app allows you to securely access and play your media library from an Emby server. It supports high-resolution video playback up to 8K, music, and offers advanced features like multi-server management and content downloading.
- 8K video playback
- HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Multi-server management
- Background music playback
- Video download with resume
- PIN protection for private content
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Temby is an iPhone and iPad client built for Emby media servers. Connect your servers to browse, play, download, and manage your personal media library wherever you go. Whether you are streaming at home or watching offline while traveling, Temby makes your private media collection easier to enjoy. Key features: - Multi-server management: Add and manage multiple Emby servers in one app. - Multi-server search: Search across multiple servers at once to quickly find movies, shows, episodes, music, and more. - Media library browsing: Explore movies, TV shows, seasons, episodes, albums, artists, and songs. - Video playback: Enjoy HDR and Dolby Vision content with a clear and immersive viewing experience. - Playback controls: Resume playback, adjust playback speed, fit or fill the screen, switch audio and subtitle tracks, rotate the screen, and skip intros. - Picture in Picture: Continue watching videos while using other apps. - Subtitle support: Supports text, image-based, and external subtitles, with controls for font, color, position, and timing offset. - Music playback: Enjoy albums, artists, songs, playback queues, repeat modes, shuffle, and background audio. - Offline downloads: Download videos and subtitles with queue management, pause, resume, retry, and local playback. - External players: Open content in players such as Infuse and nPlayer. - Privacy protection: Protect server access with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Temby does not provide media content or Emby servers. An accessible Emby server and account are required to use the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ALClient at Free against Temby's $1.99. ALClient also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On update cadence, 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
ALClient is free to download; Temby costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALClient | Temby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Yifu Technology Co., Ltd | 万龙 唐 |
Customer experience
ALClient
Temby
In-app purchases
ALClient
No in-app purchases
Temby
No in-app purchases








