Your Plex photos deserve a real timeline.
Phlix is the iOS photo browser built for Plex Media Server. Chronological timeline with a year scrubber, 4K slideshows on your TV, offline downloads, and smooth scrolling through 150,000+ photos.
Download Free on the App StoreFree to browse forever. Pro from $6.99/yr. Try Pro free for 14 days, no subscription required.
Everything your Plex photo library needs
Built from scratch for Plex users with large photo libraries. Every feature designed to make your photos accessible, beautiful, and fast.
Chronological Timeline
Tap 1987, you're there.Your photos displayed chronologically with a year scrubber down the side. Navigate decades of memories in seconds, the way Apple Photos works, but for your Plex library.
Built for Scale
150,000+ photos. Smooth as butter.Server-side year filtering, virtual paging, and intelligent prefetching mean your library loads fast and scrolls smoothly, no matter how massive it gets.
4K Slideshows on Your TV
Your phone is the remote. Your TV is the canvas.Connect via AirPlay 2 extended display or HDMI adapter. Phlix renders photos at full resolution on your TV while your phone stays as the controller. Not screen mirroring, a real dual-screen slideshow.
Offline Downloads
Your photos, on your terms.Download photos directly to your iOS Photo Library. Browse your memories anywhere, no server connection needed. 25 free downloads, unlimited with Pro.
Cellular Data Saver
Smart about your cell plan.Automatic thumbnail compression and paused prefetching on cellular data. Full quality on Wi-Fi. Zero settings to manage, it just works.
Search & Organize
Find anything, instantly.Search across filenames, tags, and collections. Mark favorites. Switch between multiple photo libraries on the same server. Universal iPhone and iPad app with adaptive layout.
Features you won't find in the native Plex app
Phlix was built from scratch to fill the gaps. Here's what sets it apart.
| Feature | Phlix | Official Plex Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Chronological photo timeline | Full timeline | Folder-based only |
| Year scrubber navigation | Tap any year | Not available |
| Large library performance (150K+) | Smooth scrolling | Struggles with scale |
| 4K slideshow on external display | AirPlay 2 + HDMI | Not available |
| Offline downloads to Photos | 25 free, unlimited Pro | Not available |
| Cellular data saver | Automatic | Not available |
| Full-bleed photo viewing | Immersive, no chrome | Title bar visible |
| VoiceOver accessibility | Full support | Limited |
| Active development | Weekly updates | Last update: June 2025 |
Ready to see your photos the way they deserve?
Download Free on the App StoreBuilt by a developer who listens
Phlix is made by a solo developer with 40,000 family photos on Plex. Every feature exists because it was needed, not because it tested well in a focus group.
Weekly updates
Real improvements shipped every week. Not cosmetic changes. Bug fixes, performance gains, and features driven by actual user feedback.
Your feedback, heard
Every feature request and bug report goes directly to the person writing the code. No support tickets lost in a queue. No corporate layers between you and a fix.
No ads. No tracking. Ever.
Phlix makes money from people who choose to buy Pro. Not from selling data, not from ads, not from dark patterns. Anonymous analytics are opt-out in Settings.
Simple, honest pricing
Browse your entire library free, forever. Pro unlocks power features when you're ready.
- Full library browsing
- Chronological timeline
- Year scrubber
- Search & favorites
- On-device slideshow
- 25 photo downloads
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited downloads
- External display slideshows
- Family Sharing included
- All future Pro features
- Pay once, own it forever
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited downloads
- External display slideshows
- All future Pro features
- Cancel anytime
No subscription. No credit card. Full Pro access for two weeks. If you love it, keep it. If not, the free tier is yours forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phlix?
Phlix is an iOS photo browser for Plex Media Server. It displays your photos in a chronological timeline with a year scrubber, supports 4K slideshows on your TV via AirPlay 2 extended display, and lets you download photos to your iOS Photo Library for offline access. Built for libraries of 150,000+ photos.
Do I need Plex Pass to use Phlix?
No. Phlix works with both free Plex accounts and Plex Pass. All you need is a Plex Media Server with at least one photo library. No Plex Pass required.
What makes Phlix different from the official Plex Photos app?
Phlix was built from scratch to be the photo experience Plex users need. It offers a chronological timeline with year scrubber, handles 150K+ photo libraries smoothly, supports 4K slideshows on external displays via AirPlay 2, provides offline downloads to your iOS Photos, includes automatic cellular data saver, and receives weekly developer updates. These are features the official Plex Photos app doesn't offer.
How many photos can Phlix handle?
Phlix is engineered for scale. It uses server-side year filtering, virtual paging, and intelligent prefetching to handle libraries of 150,000+ photos with smooth scrolling and fast load times. If you have an enormous family photo collection, Phlix was built for you.
How does the AirPlay slideshow work?
Connect to an AirPlay 2 extended display or plug in an HDMI adapter. Phlix renders photos at full 4K resolution on your TV while your iPhone stays as the controller with playback controls. This is a true dual-screen experience, not screen mirroring. Phlix also supports AirPlay Screen Mirroring for any AirPlay-compatible TV.
Is my data private with Phlix?
Yes. Phlix has no ads, no tracking pixels, and no session replay. It collects only anonymous usage data (which features are used, where errors occur) to improve the app. No photos, filenames, server addresses, Plex credentials, or personal information are ever collected. You can opt out entirely in Settings. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
Can I use Phlix outside my home network?
Yes, as long as your Plex server allows remote access. Phlix connects to whichever server address is reachable, local or remote.
Does the lifetime purchase include Family Sharing?
Yes. The $19.99 Pro Lifetime purchase is Family Shareable through Apple Family Sharing. Buy once and your whole family can use Pro on their devices.
What happens after the 14-day trial?
After 14 days, Pro features (unlimited downloads, external display slideshows) lock and Phlix returns to the free tier. You keep full access to browsing, timeline, search, favorites, and on-device slideshows. Nothing is deleted and nothing is charged. You can upgrade to Pro anytime.
Is Phlix made by Plex?
No. Phlix is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Plex, Inc. It connects to your Plex Media Server using publicly available APIs.
Start browsing your Plex photos today.
Free to download. Free to browse. No account to create.
Download Free on the App StoreRequires iOS 17 or later. Works with any Plex Media Server with a photo library.