Why do I need to buy the Plex app on my phone?

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Our mobile apps (Android and iOS) can be used for free, but have limitations. Until the mobile app is unlocked (through an in-app purchase or a Plex Pass subscription), video and music streamed from a Plex Media Server has a 1 minute playback limit, and photos will be watermarked.

Source: Plex: Free vs Paid