Reviews of PhotoGuru Media Player

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List of user reviews and ratings for PhotoGuru Media Player

Total ratings

3.71 (Rating count: 1,142)

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Review summary

PhotoGuru Media Player is praised for its advanced photo and video slideshow features on Android TV devices with strong support for network and cloud storage. Users appreciate its customization, metadata display, and smooth playback including 4K. However, concerns exist over subscription pricing for core features, connectivity problems with some cloud services, a confusing user interface, and occasional sluggish performance. Some requested features like enhanced slideshow controls and file operations remain unaddressed, but overall it is considered a capable and unique app for advanced users.

Pros

Supports browsing and slideshow of photos and videos from various sources including local storage, network shares (SMB/WebDav), and cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Offers extensive customization options for slideshows, including duration, transitions, and ability to display advanced metadata like IPTC data.
Can handle various file formats correctly, including HEIC photos, vertical videos, and integrates well with Android TV devices such as Nvidia Shield.
Allows combining photos and videos in the same slideshow sequence, supporting 4K resolution and external media players.
Daydream/screensaver feature enables continuous slideshow playback on TVs and Android TV devices, providing an intuitive interface for this purpose.

Cons

Subscription model requiring payments for viewing own files or accessing multiple cloud accounts is unpopular and considered expensive by users.
Connectivity issues with some cloud services like Google Photos and Google Drive, as well as limited support for multiple accounts simultaneously, have been reported.
User interface is confusing, not intuitive, and wastes screen space; some find it difficult to navigate and less refined compared to alternatives.
Performance issues such as long loading times for network shares, buffering messages even with local files, and lack of smooth transitions reduce usability.
Missing features like better slideshow album ordering, folder operations on remote sources, image rotation for portrait videos, and pan/zoom inconsistencies limit user experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 3.71

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21% (14)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-19	Mo*****	I like it but WHY I DON'T HAVE MY PARENTS' PICTURES HUH?!
I like it but WHY I DON'T HAVE MY PARENTS' PICTURES HUH?!
2026-02-22	Ya*****	Cannot purchase stand alone functionality anymore, i already purchased the upnp now i want only the smb, but it is not possible anymore, instead i have to buy subscription. Edit : The solution given by the support team has helped me resolving my issue, and with this kind of support ( quick response, great solution ) they do deserve 5 stars !
Cannot purchase stand alone functionality anymore, i already purchased the upnp now i want only the smb, but it is not possible anymore, instead i have to buy subscription. Edit : The solution given by the support team has helped me resolving my issue, and with this kind of support ( quick response, great solution ) they do deserve 5 stars !
2026-01-27	Ge*****	unless you pay , you will get big payment billboard notice on your tv. 😭
unless you pay , you will get big payment billboard notice on your tv. 😭
2025-12-30	Jo*****	Excellent Program , Excellent after the purchase support. I bought this program years ago and ran int trouble because I am using a different platform to stream. Not only did I get an immediate response from tech support, I got dedicated service to solve my issue. Highly recommended, the program works great
Excellent Program , Excellent after the purchase support. I bought this program years ago and ran int trouble because I am using a different platform to stream. Not only did I get an immediate response from tech support, I got dedicated service to solve my issue. Highly recommended, the program works great
2025-10-07	Va*****	why you can install it
why you can install it
2025-09-27	Dw*****	awesome app,... worked will from my android phone to my fire tv... wish this app wasnt discontinued
awesome app,... worked will from my android phone to my fire tv... wish this app wasnt discontinued
2025-07-27	sh*****	The purchase option is not working, why? I am unable to purchase this app for my Sony Bravia 4K GB. This app is good for nothing, worthless even to be in a waste basket.
The purchase option is not working, why? I am unable to purchase this app for my Sony Bravia 4K GB. This app is good for nothing, worthless even to be in a waste basket.
2025-07-08	Wi*****	cannot detect USB card reader waste of time
cannot detect USB card reader waste of time
2025-03-22	jo*****	on Nvidia shield when you zoon in on a photo then get out of zooming the photo is not fully zoomed out , still a little zoomed in .
on Nvidia shield when you zoon in on a photo then get out of zooming the photo is not fully zoomed out , still a little zoomed in .
2025-01-25	*****	best ever nr1 fan
best ever nr1 fan