Best Crate for Plex alternatives: apps like Crate for Plex

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps

Updated October 2026

Darren Ebbing

🎬 Entertainment

Crate for Plex is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Crate for Plex

#1

Tromme by Kyle McClain

Music Player for Plex

Editor's Choice

4.7(6 ratings)

$0.99

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Stream your music library from Plex without needing a Plex Pass. Enjoy features like CarPlay support, infinite playlists, and synced lyrics. It offers lossless transcoding and cellular streaming options.

#2

Interlude Music by Aire Atelier LLC

Music Player for Plex

Strong Contender

4.3(20 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Stream your personal music collection from your Plex server. Enjoy offline playback, dark mode, and AirPlay support. Discover recently played and newly uploaded tracks easily.

#3

WatchAmp for Plex & Jellyfin by Derek Klein

Your Media Right on Your Wrist

Worth Considering

4.7(10 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Enjoy your personal music library directly on your Apple Watch without needing your iPhone. Stream, download, and play music with smart pre-caching for uninterrupted listening during workouts or commutes. The app offers phone-free playback and optimized audio for a seamless experience.

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by Arturo Yumpo

Stream your personal music library from various servers or local storage. Enjoy lossless playback, synced lyrics, and extensive library exploration. Cast to multiple devices and customize your listening experience with a powerful equalizer and offline downloads.

Connect to Navidrome, Subsonic, Jellyfin, Emby, PlexLossless playback and gapless supportReal-time synced lyrics with translation

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A sleek, Jellyfin music app

This music player connects to your Jellyfin Media Server, offering offline playback, audio transcoding, and playlist management. Create instant radio stations and enjoy a familiar interface for your music library.

Connects to Jellyfin Media ServerDownload tracks for offline playbackTranscode audio quality

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Nautiline: OpenSubsonic Client

Nautiline: OpenSubsonic Client

Nautiline: OpenSubsonic Client

Stream Your Music

Stream your music library from an OpenSubsonic server with a modern, intuitive interface. Enjoy features like offline downloads, gapless playback, synced lyrics, and seamless integration with your iOS device.

Offline caching and downloadingGapless playbackSynced lyrics

free with in-app purchases

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Your music player for Jellyfin

Stream your music library from a Jellyfin server on iOS. Enjoy offline playback, voice control with Siri, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Shortcuts for a native and intuitive music experience.

Jellyfin music streamingOffline playbackSiri voice control

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UltraPod: Retro Music Player

UltraPod: Retro Music Player

UltraPod: Retro Music Player

Apple Music, MP3 & Navidrome

A music-focused phone experience designed for quiet use. It offers a dedicated music player, local file management, and essential tools without distracting feeds or ads. Connects with Apple Music for library access.

Dedicated music playerApple Music integrationLocal photo and video browsing

free with in-app purchases

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by Dirk Hildebrand

This app serves as a modern client for interacting with your personal Ampache or Subsonic music servers. It allows you to stream music, podcasts, and radio, with the ability to download content for offline playback. Enjoy features like CarPlay integration, gapless playback, and Siri commands for a seamless listening experience.

Offline playbackCarPlay supportSiri integration

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