A NATIVE PLEX CLIENT

You built the library.
Let it shine.

Your Plex library. Beautifully presented.

Explore Vupl

Free. Coming to Apple.

Physical-device captures show Xelp, now named Vupl.

COLLECTIONS

Worth sharing.

Give friends and family a beautiful way to explore the library you’ve built.

Make it yours.

A little more you.

Choose your accent, poster size and spacing.

UP CLOSE. ON EVERY SCREEN.

See it for yourself.

Real devices. Real Plex libraries.

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A closer look.

Features

THE FEATURE GUIDE

Get to know the details.

What Vupl does, how it works with Plex, and where the platform makes a difference.

5 features

Discovery & details

Formats & compatibility

KNOW BEFORE YOU CONNECT

What works
with your setup?

The Apple apps are being prepared for public release and will be free. Android builds remain in development.

Your library in current Vupl builds
CapabilityAvailabilityWhat to expect
Movies and seriesSupportedPersonal movie and TV libraries on a reachable Plex Media Server. Explore genres, collections, seasons, episodes and supplied cast, ratings and trailers.
Owned and shared serversSupportedUse the libraries your Plex account is allowed to access, at home or remotely. Server reachability and applicable Plex playback requirements still apply.
Progress and primary tracksSaved to PlexViewing progress, watched state, personal ratings and supported primary audio/subtitle selections are reported back to Plex.
Lists, People and Watch TogetherAccount dependentPlex services power these optional features. Managed or guest profiles do not inherit the owner’s account Lists or People access; shared viewing requires each guest’s own access.
Privacy & security

PRIVACY, IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Your library.
Your peace of mind.

A premium experience should be clear about trust. Here is how the native apps sign in, protect credentials and connect to your media.

01

Your password stays with Plex.

Authorize Vupl on Plex’s own sign-in page. Vupl receives a session token rather than collecting your Plex password.

02

Protected sign-in on your device.

Apple apps keep the saved session in Keychain. Android encrypts its credential file with a key held in Android Keystore and excludes app data from backups.

03

Secure server connections.

Native server discovery selects HTTPS connections. Your Plex server remains responsible for the media and for who can access its libraries.

Plex authorizes. Your device remembers.

There is no separate Vupl account to create. Use your own Plex account, including when a friend or family member shares a library with you.

  1. You authorize on Plex.

    Vupl opens Plex’s authorization page or shows its TV sign-in QR code. Your password is entered on Plex.

  2. Vupl receives your session.

    The native app protects the saved sign-in using Apple Keychain or encrypted storage backed by Android Keystore.

  3. Plex decides your access.

    Only reachable servers and eligible profiles available to that account can be selected. Plex Home authorization and PIN checks still apply.

Library artwork, metadata and preferences also use ordinary app-private caches. Protected credential storage does not mean every cached item is encrypted.

Read how the native Apple apps and this website handle information in the Privacy policy.

Questions
Why use Vupl if I already have Plex?

Vupl gives your existing Plex movie and series libraries a separate, premium viewing interface. It focuses on cinematic browsing, clear navigation and detailed playback controls. Plex Media Server continues to organize and serve your media; Vupl is an independent client, not a replacement server or an official Plex app.

Does Vupl include Live TV, DVR, music or Plex’s streaming catalog?

No. The current apps focus on personal movie and series libraries, including libraries shared with your Plex account. They do not include channel guides, DVR controls, music or photo libraries, or destinations for Plex’s free streaming catalog and rentals.

Does Vupl bypass Plex subscriptions or access permissions?

No. Vupl does not grant library access or include a Plex subscription. Each viewer must use an authorized Plex account, and the applicable Plex service, server and playback requirements still apply. Vupl is free; the Apple apps are being prepared for public release.

What is Vupl, and what do I need to use it?

Vupl is an independent native player for your Plex library, with apps in development for Apple and Android. You need a Plex account and access to a Plex Media Server that is online and reachable. Vupl connects directly to Plex; ordinary use does not require a companion app or a USB connection. Applicable Plex playback entitlements still apply.

Does Vupl include movies or TV shows?

No. Vupl plays media from libraries you own or have permission to access. This website shows genuine native app screens, with sample media or participants where labeled. Those examples are not a streaming catalog.

How much can I change subtitles?

Supported text captions have controls for size, font, color, opacity, background, edges and timing. Position offers Bottom, Middle and Top, plus a separate Height adjustment from 5% to 95%. You can add a second text track with independent timing. Authored ASS styling is preserved unless you override it; bitmap tracks keep their artwork. Supported captions render on-device without video burn-in. File import is available on phones, tablets and Mac, and voice auto-sync requires an eligible external SRT track and Plex voice analysis.

Do progress, track selections and lists stay in Plex?

Vupl reports viewing progress, watched state, personal ratings and primary track choices back to Plex. Eligible full accounts can create and edit private Plex cloud Lists containing movies and series. Shared lists are read-only in Vupl, and managed or guest profiles cannot access the owner’s account Lists. A secondary subtitle choice stays separate from Plex’s saved primary track.

Can Apple and Android viewers watch together?

Yes. The native apps implement invitations, readiness, shared play, pause and seeking, late joining and reconnection. Each viewer needs their own library access and any required playback entitlement. Volume, subtitles, audio output and quality remain personal. Rooms depend on Plex’s room service, which Plex can change or retire. This version does not include voice chat, SharePlay, push notifications or automatic multi-episode parties.

Does it support 4K, HDR10+ and surround sound?

Compatible 4K playback, device-aware playback selection and audio-output controls are implemented. Direct Play uses the original file, Direct Stream repackages compatible streams, and Plex can convert when needed. Actual HDR and surround delivery depend on the file, device, display, receiver and playback path. HDR10+ output has not been verified across platforms, so it is not promised as a universal capability.

Where can I download Vupl, and what does it cost?

Vupl is free. The iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac apps are being prepared for public release. Free download links will be added when available. Android apps remain in development.

Is Vupl made by Plex?

No. Vupl is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Plex, Inc. It connects to Plex services and your accessible media libraries. Plex and Plex Media Server are trademarks of Plex and used under a license.

Coming to Apple.

Free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac.

Not yet available

Android is in development.