Comparison

Play Poster vs RoninFrame

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Play Poster

This app transforms your iPad into a dedicated display for your Plex media server. It showcases full-screen poster art and playback information for currently playing content, and a slideshow of new additions when idle. Enjoy a clean, immersive interface for your entertainment space.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Plex display
  • Full-screen poster art
  • Playback information
  • Idle content slideshow
  • Auto-hiding controls
  • Content refresh
Features
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Transform your iPad into a dedicated Plex display Play Poster turns your iPad into a beautiful companion display for your Plex media server. Whether you have an older iPad looking for a new purpose or want to dedicate a current device, it shows full-screen poster art and information for whatever's currently playing on your Plex server. How it works: • Connects directly to your Plex server (local network or remote) • Displays poster art, title, and playback progress when media is playing • Shows a rotating slideshow of recently added content when idle • Full-screen immersive experience with auto-hiding controls • Updates automatically every 5 seconds Features: • Clean, distraction-free full-screen interface • Support for both movies and TV shows • Tap to show/hide detailed information and summaries • Automatic content refresh every hour • Works with iPadOS 15 and later Perfect for: • Giving older iPads a new dedicated purpose • Second screen setups in home theaters • Displaying current playback in common areas • Adding visual appeal to your entertainment space Setup is simple: Just enter your Plex server URL, port, and authentication token. The app validates your connection before saving, ensuring a smooth experience from the start. Note: Requires an existing Plex Media Server and valid Plex account.

About

RoninFrame

Features
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RoninFrame is a focused browser for movie and TV information. Search titles, explore details, browse cast and crew, review poster art and production context, and keep track of what you want to remember in a local Watchlist. Built for film fans who want a quiet, information-dense way to look up movies and shows without social feeds or account setup. RoninFrame does not stream or play movies or TV episodes.

Screenshots

Play Poster4 screens
RoninFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoninFrame at every 3 weeks against Play Poster's every 4 months. Play Poster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 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

Play Poster ships an update every 4 months, RoninFrame every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Play Poster versus RoninFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay PosterRoninFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJudeWorks宁 丁

In-app purchases

None

Play Poster

No in-app purchases

None

RoninFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play Poster free?
Play Poster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoninFrame free?
RoninFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Play Poster or RoninFrame have ads?
Neither Play Poster nor RoninFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Play Poster or RoninFrame?
Play Poster ships an update every 4 months, and RoninFrame every 3 weeks. Most recently, Play Poster was updated on October 6, 2026 and RoninFrame on October 8, 2026.

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