Crate for Plex
Music for the library you own.
About
A native, unofficial music player for your Plex Media Server, designed for iPhone and Apple Watch. Enjoy your owned music library with features like offline listening, crossfade, and queue management without subscriptions or ads.
What's New in Crate for Plex
2.0.0
July 14, 2026
Crate 2.0 is here — our biggest update yet. NOW ON iPAD AND MAC Crate has been redesigned to feel right at home on the big screen. Your whole library, beautifully laid out. CARPLAY Your entire Plex music library, right from your dashboard. Browse, play, and pick up where you left off — on the road. ALL-NEW MUSIC ENGINE Playback rebuilt from the ground up. Faster starts, smoother transitions, rock-solid reliability. INTRODUCING STATIONS Endless listening from your own collection. Stations dynamically builds mixes from what's already in your library — no subscription, no algorithm selling you anything. Plus dozens of refinements and improvements across the entire app.
MoreFAQ
Does Crate have ads?
No, Crate is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' and is designed to provide an uninterrupted listening experience.
How much does Crate cost?
Crate costs $3.99 and is a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to use its full functionality.
What devices does Crate support?
Crate is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It offers a native experience on both platforms, allowing for playback directly from your wrist.
Can I listen to music offline with Crate?
Yes, Crate allows you to download albums for offline listening. It also features smart caching to keep recently played tracks ready without an internet connection.
Is Crate an official Plex app?
No, Crate is an unofficial third-party application. It is not made by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Plex Inc., but it connects directly to your Plex Media Server.
What are the basic playback features in Crate?
Crate offers essential playback features like crossfade between tracks, shuffle with no repeats, and queue management. You can also 'heart' songs to track your favorites.
How often is Crate updated?
Crate was last updated on May 19, 2026, with version 1.0. The release date and latest version being the same suggests it is a new application.
What Plex features does Crate require?
Crate requires a Plex Media Server with a music library and a free Plex account. A Plex Pass is not necessary to use Crate.