RoleCall! vs Dusk for Plex

RoleCall! transforms how you explore your Plex media library with rich title details and comprehensive cast information. Enhanced Viewing Experience • See what's currently playing on your Plex server • Rich details with posters, summaries, and ratings • Works with movies and TV — episodes show the series name, season, and episode • Tap any cast member for a detailed actor profile • Beautiful dynamic backgrounds drawn from poster colors Powerful Cast Discovery • The Movie Database (TMDB) integration for cast and crew • Actor biographies, birthplace, and career information • High-quality professional headshots and photo galleries • Complete filmographies with ratings and release years • Seamless navigation between titles and actors Go Deeper on Any Title • Overview, tagline, age rating, genres, and keywords • Trailers and clips • Directors, writers, and full cast — plus guest stars on episodes • Production companies, budget, and box office • Collections and recommendations for what to watch next • Where to Watch — streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region Simple Setup • Just enter your Plex server IP address • Login with your existing Plex credentials • Works with any Plex Media Server • Works out of the box with no API key — RoleCall falls back to the details your Plex server already provides • Add a free TMDB API Read Access Token in Settings to unlock biographies, filmographies, artwork, trailers, keywords, and streaming availability Secure & Reliable • Secure authentication with Plex.tv, including MFA support • Your TMDB token is verified before it's saved and stored in the iOS Keychain • Your saved login is validated automatically on launch • Network connectivity handling and error recovery • Self-signed certificate support for external servers • Remove your key or clear cached data at any time from Settings Modern SwiftUI Interface • Clean, intuitive design with dynamic themes • Pull-to-refresh for up-to-date sessions • Smooth navigation and responsive layout • Cached results, so revisiting a title loads instantly • Runs on iPhone and iPad Perfect For • Plex users wanting enhanced title information • Film and TV enthusiasts who love exploring cast details • Anyone seeking richer media browsing than standard Plex apps • Users who want session monitoring capabilities Key Features • Active session monitoring • Comprehensive server capabilities view • Movie, series, and episode metadata with cast and crew • Actor detail pages with photos, biographies, and filmographies • Demo mode for trying the app without a Plex server • No configuration files to manage Technical Requirements • iOS 15.0 or later • Network access to your Plex Media Server • Valid Plex account credentials • Internet connection for TMDB data • Optional: a free TMDB API Read Access Token Transform your Plex experience today with RoleCall! — where every movie and episode becomes a gateway to discovering amazing talent and stories! This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

A native Plex client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. A fast, focused player for people who run their own Plex servers and want a client that gets out of the way. Your libraries, front and center. No ads, no promoted content, no upsells. PLAYS EVERYTHING A playback engine handles virtually any format — MKV, HEVC, 4K, DTS, TrueHD, PGS subtitles, SRT, ASS, and more. All direct play, zero transcoding overhead on your server. SUBTITLE & AUDIO CONTROL Switch tracks on the fly during playback. Set preferred languages globally so Dusk auto-selects the right tracks every time. Supports forced-only subtitle mode. SMART PLAYBACK - Skip Intro & Credits with a single tap or auto-skip - Continuous playback with auto-play next episode - "Are you still watching?" passout protection - Offline Playback (Downloads) - AI Upscaling - TVOS App - Resume anywhere, synced through your Plex server - Picture in Picture on iOS and iPadOS BROWSE YOUR LIBRARY - Continue Watching and Recently Added on the home screen - Genre filtering and sorting - Cross-library search with real-time results - Full metadata: movies, shows, seasons, episodes, cast MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT Connect to multiple Plex servers and switch between them. PRIVACY FIRST Dusk collects nothing. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking. The app talks only to your Plex server. OPEN SOURCE Fully open-source under GPLv3. Inspect the code, build it yourself, contribute, or fork it. Dusk is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Plex, Inc. in any way. Plex and all related trademarks are the property of Plex, Inc. EULA Dusk Supporter is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and yearly options are available; the price is shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Every feature in Dusk stays free either way. Privacy Policy: https://getdusk.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/