Play Poster
Entertainment
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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.
Ratings & Reviews
What’s New
- Improved Now Playing detection for Plex setups using custom URLs, VPNs, remote access, or mixed network configurations.
- Added a new Playback Source setting with more flexible options for showing active playback.
- Fixed an issue where active playback could be missed when Plex did not report local network metadata.
- Improved poster loading behavior when using constructed or non-local Plex server URLs.
The developer, JudeWorks, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- JudeWorks LLC
- Size
- 1.6 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.8 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.8 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.8 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.8 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 JudeWorks LLC