Comparison

Pryzmr vs Now Playing for Plex

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

Head to head
About

Pryzmr

This app is a companion for media server users, allowing hosts to monitor streams, server health, and manage users. Members can discover content, make requests, and interact with friends. It supports Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby servers.

Highlights
  • Monitor live streams
  • Manage users and access
  • View server health stats
  • Request media
  • Discover content
  • Social features for members
Features
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Pryzmr is the all-in-one companion app for people who run a Plex, Jellyfin or Emby media server, and for the people they share it with. One app. Three servers. Sign in with Plex, Jellyfin or Emby, add as many accounts as you like, and switch between them in a tap. FOR HOSTS - See every live stream in real time: who's watching, on what device, and whether it's playing direct or transcoding - Stop any stream with a message - Pulse: your server's health in one number, with what's holding it back and how to fix it - Catch shared logins the moment one account streams from two places - Ban locations and devices in a tap - Manage your users: access end dates, Temp Access, stream and time limits, libraries and request limits - Approve or decline requests from one inbox, Seer compatible - Live Server stats: CPU, memory, network, storage, library scans and upkeep tasks - Jellyfin and Emby: see Live TV and regular streams side by side FOR MANAGERS (Plex) - Help run a shared server - Keep an eye on streams and security for the users you look after FOR MEMBERS - A home screen with featured picks, what's playing on the server, and your week at a glance - Discover: For You, Coming Soon and Top Charts - Request movies and shows in a tap - Social: friends, picks, polls and what everyone's watching - Send recommendations to friends - Share what you're watching Built for foldable iPhones too, with side-by-side layouts when unfolded. PRYZMR PRO Host tools are included with Pryzmr Pro, an auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new subscribers. One subscription covers all of your servers on Plex, Jellyfin and Emby. Members never pay. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.pryzmr.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pryzmr is an independent, unofficial companion app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plex Inc., the Jellyfin project or Emby LLC. Pryzmr does not host, play or provide any media.

About

Now Playing for Plex

Features
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Now Playing for Plex is a clean, lightweight dashboard for your own Plex Media Server. Open the app and instantly see what is currently playing, including artwork, playback status, progress, remaining time, estimated end time, player name, and active user. It is designed for quick local monitoring with a simple, modern interface. The app can search your local network for a Plex server automatically, or you can enter the server address manually. If your Plex server requires authentication, you can add your Plex token securely. Features: - View current Plex playback in real time - See poster artwork, title, year, user, and player - Track playback progress and remaining time - Check the estimated end time - Automatic local Plex server discovery - Optional Plex token support - Adjustable refresh interval - Clean dark interface designed for iPhone - Multiple app languages Now Playing for Plex is ideal if you want a simple way to monitor your home Plex server from your iPhone. Now Playing for Plex does not provide or host any media content. The app only connects to the user’s own Plex Media Server on the local network and displays playback metadata, artwork, progress, player name, and user name returned by that server. All content is provided by the user’s own Plex setup. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex. Plex is a trademark of its respective owner.

Screenshots

Pryzmr4 screens
Now Playing for Plex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pryzmr at Free against Now Playing for Plex's $0.99. Now Playing for Plex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pryzmr is free to download; Now Playing for Plex costs $0.99 up front. Pryzmr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Now Playing for Plex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pryzmr versus Now Playing for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPryzmrNow Playing for Plex
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLos Charros Real Mexican Food LLCJaroslav Safar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pryzmr

Subscriptions2
  • Pryzmr Host Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Host Yearly Access$49.991 Year
None

Now Playing for Plex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pryzmr free?
Pryzmr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Now Playing for Plex free?
Now Playing for Plex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pryzmr or Now Playing for Plex have ads?
Neither Pryzmr nor Now Playing for Plex shows ads.

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