Coax - Surf your Plex Server

Coax - Surf your Plex Server

Relax with Coax

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22 reviews
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Experience your Plex media library like a traditional cable TV experience. This app automatically generates channels from your existing content, allowing you to randomly discover movies and shows without the pressure of choosing.

On-device Plex library channel surfing
Zero-setup integration
Automatic channel guide generation
Customizable channel categories (genre, decade, actor, etc.)
Create channels from Plex Collections
Unify TV and movie libraries
Adjustable number of channels
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What's New in Coax

1.4.93

September 21, 2026

Hotfix for sidecar subtitles causing problems.

Subscription plans

Monthly - 1st Week Free

Unlock your cable guide for a month

$2.991 Month
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$74.99

Lifetime

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User reviews

An absolute pleasure to use

It feels rare these days to find an app with so much polish, care, and whimsy infused into every detail. Coax is just such an app. This is the first time in a long while that I’ve genuinely enjoyed browsing through TV channels. It’s probably because, with Coax, those channels are already packed with my favorite movies and shows.

As an added bonus, the developer is truly helpful and wonderful.

This one is worth every penny.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying it :)

Love this app

Our family had stopped streaming because we couldn’t decide what to watch. Coax solved this for us!

Complete ripoff

I was a beta tester for this app and the developer hid pricing from everyone who asked until launch, then locked the conversation on Reddit when pricing was announced so no one could discuss it.

There are other developers making similar apps that have good pricing. Don’t support this greedy and dishonest developer!
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Response from developer

Thank you for beta testing Coax! Can you help me understand how you feel I am dishonest? Not stating the price before launch is not lying or misleading, and you were free to not use the beta until a price was announced. I never said or even implied it would be inexpensive - I took pains to communicate that it would be priced higher than some folks were thinking.

Worth the money

After many updates, lots of new features, and the addition of Jellyfin support, it’s worth the money.

Amazing app

Using Coax has made watching my own media on my home server fun again. It makes it a joy to flip through channels, like we used to in the 90s, to stumble onto a funny or interesting scene and end up watching a whole episode or film of something you hadn’t thought of in a long while. It’s too easy to have decision paralysis with a large media library and Coax takes that away. The creator has also been very active with constant updated and even replies to any troubleshooting messages on Reddit right away. I recommend this for anyone who has Plex and wants another way to watch their content.
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FAQ

How does Coax organize my Plex library into channels?

Coax scans your Plex libraries and uses the content's metadata to generate a channel guide. You can then select categories like Genre, Decade, Recent Additions, Actor, Studio, Director, and Collections to define your channels.

Can I create custom channels in Coax?

Yes, you can create 100% custom channels by utilizing Plex Collections. This allows you to curate specific themes or content groupings for your viewing experience.

Does Coax allow pausing or rewinding content?

No, Coax is designed to mimic the experience of traditional cable TV. You cannot pause, go forward, or backward; the focus is on random discovery and serendipitous viewing.

What are the requirements to use Coax?

To use Coax, you need a Plex account and access to a Plex Media Server. The app does not provide or distribute media itself, only connects to content you already own.

What devices does Coax support?

Coax is available on Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Reality Device, offering a wide range of platform compatibility for your Plex media.

How often is Coax updated?

The latest version of Coax is 1.1.81, and it was last updated on March 30, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

What is the age rating for Coax?

Coax has an age rating of 17+, which is important to consider for younger users or family sharing.

What do users like about Coax?

Users appreciate the nostalgic "cable box" feel for their own content, the freedom from decision-making, and the joy of discovering forgotten media within their Plex library.