Temby vs AGC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Temby
Access and manage your personal media library from Emby servers on your iPhone or iPad. Stream content, download for offline viewing, and enjoy a rich playback experience with subtitle and music support.
- Multi-server management
- Cross-server search
- Media library browsing
- HDR and Dolby Vision playback
- Offline downloads
- Picture in Picture mode
- Subtitle customization
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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.
AGC
A versatile media player offering custom widgets, AI-powered library management, and extensive format support. Stream content directly from various devices and cloud services, with enhanced subtitle capabilities for a seamless viewing experience.
- Customizable widgets
- AI-powered media library management
- Supports all major video formats
- Stream from Mac, PC, cloud, and NAS
- Enhanced subtitle support
- Dolby® and DTS audio support
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Your Next Media Player Isn't Just a Player - Transform your media experience with a player that goes beyond expectations! Equipped with custom widgets, advanced streaming capabilities, and seamless AirPlay & subtitle support, it offers a rich and dynamic way to enjoy your content. With a sleek interface, precise controls, and ultra-smooth playback, this is the ultimate tool for all your media needs. Key features: - Custom widgets Create a personalized experience with support for alarm clocks, albums, books, music, videos, and more. Perfect for users who love customization and have development skills, these widgets enhance functionality and usability. - AI-Powered Media Library Management Keep your library organized effortlessly. AI technology renames video files, identifies movie or series details (including seasons and episodes), and fetches metadata, cover art, and trailers from trusted sources like TMDB. Your media library will always look polished and professional. - Play Virtually Any Video Format This powerful video player supports a wide range of formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more. Enjoy exceptional audio quality with Dolby® and DTS support for a truly immersive experience. - Stream Directly from Other Devices Browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, apps like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, or from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, and Aliyun Drive – no syncing required! - Enhanced Subtitle Support with OpenSubtitles Bring your own subtitles, or download them on the fly (for free) in virtually any language. Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, which is a community maintained movie and TV show database. Your subscription does not include a free trial period. The subscription begins after your iTunes account confirms the purchase. After the first subscription expires, your subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal or cancel your subscription in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise your iTunes account will be charged for the next period. For terms and privacy policy, please visit https://agcplayer.com/?ac=service&lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AGC at Free against Temby's $1.99. AGC also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Temby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and iOS requirement 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
AGC is free to download; Temby costs $1.99 up front. AGC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Temby asks for nothing beyond the download.
Temby ships an update fortnightly, AGC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temby | AGC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 万龙 唐 | Zetao Yang |
Customer experience
Temby
AGC
Bugs and requests
Temby
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AGC
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More English widget content
- Improved search functionality
- Continued app optimization and bug fixes
In-app purchases
Temby
No in-app purchases
AGC
- MONTHLY7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- YEARLY$4.991 Year
- Unlock widgets$0.99
- LIFETIME (Early Offer)$14.99
- LIFETIME (mid-term)$17.99
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- LIFETIME (late-term)$19.99
- LIFETIME (Forever Pro)$29.99








