Best Coax alternatives: apps like Coax - Surf your Plex Server

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Updated October 2026

Coax - Surf your Plex Server

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Looking for something like Coax? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Coax

#1

Plezy: Media Server Client by Edvard Wikhall

Stream Plex, Jellyfin & Emby

Editor's Choice

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4.5😊(111 ratings)

$5.99

#2in Entertainment

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Enjoy your media library with a sleek, modern interface focused on superior playback and offline access. Stream, download, and watch with friends, all without needing a separate subscription.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and responsive
👍 Clean and aesthetically pleasing UI
🚀 Efficient and lightweight
👍 Easy playback
👍 Excellent Plex client

Room to Improve

🐛 Constant crashes
🐛 Immediately crashes on opening
🔍 Limited functionality (no watchlist, single library view)

#2

Zuno: Media Player by Ellisn Ltd

4K HDR player for your library

Strong Contender

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4.3(28 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This premium media client offers a native experience for your personal media library on Apple devices. It features a custom player engine for seamless hardware-accelerated transcoding and supports a wide range of codecs, including 4K HDR and HEVC.

#3

Strimr by Thomas Vandemeulebroucke

Native Player for Your Server

Worth Considering

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0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Stream your Plex media library with a streamlined, native interface. Discover content easily with rich details, customizable navigation, and smart playback features for uninterrupted viewing. Enjoy offline downloads and collaborative watch parties.

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AirTV: Plex + Jellyfin + IPTV

AirTV: Plex + Jellyfin + IPTV

AirTV: Plex + Jellyfin + IPTV

Plex, Jellyfin & IPTV Streams

Stream live TV, movies, shows, and music from Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV services in a single, intuitive application. Features a full EPG guide, background music playback, and adaptive streaming for a seamless entertainment experience across devices.

Live TV with EPG guidePlex Media Server integrationJellyfin server connection

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The Plex App we Deserve.

A native, ad-free client for managing and playing media from your own Plex servers. Offers extensive format support, smart playback features like intro skipping and offline downloads, and robust library browsing.

Plays all media formatsSubtitle and audio track controlSmart playback features

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Television Wasteland

Television Wasteland

Television Wasteland

by Gregory Saunders

Experience the "vast wasteland" of vintage television with this app. Browse dozens of channels featuring public domain films, retro classroom content, and classic horror. Customize your viewing with channel surfing, video controls, and over 20 visual filters for a unique retro TV experience.

Dozens of public domain channelsRetro classroom filmsClassic horror movies

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Software Controller

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

Manage movies and TV seriesBrowse upcoming releases calendarReceive fine-grained notifications

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Theatrium Smart Home Dashboard

Theatrium Smart Home Dashboard

Theatrium Smart Home Dashboard

Your home & beyond at a glance

Control your smart home and music visualizer from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your TV visuals, music playback, and smart lights with intuitive controls. Seamlessly integrates with your Apple TV for a complete audiovisual experience.

Control TV visualsBrowse visual libraryManage music playback

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Multiple Channels at Once

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex supportCustomizable grid layouts

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Pocket for Seerr

Pocket for Seerr

Pocket for Seerr

Manage your library on the go

This app allows you to manage your media server requests directly from your iOS device. Browse, search, and submit requests for movies and TV shows. Admins can also approve or decline requests on the go.

Browse and search mediaSubmit media requestsTrack request status

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