# Varys for Plex — Monitor your Plex Media Server

> Plex Media Server monitoring and management tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Tobias Fonfara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varys-for-plex/id1450380518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tobias Fonfara](https://appshunter.io/developer/429395867)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,417 App Store ratings · 255 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varys-for-plex/id1450380518/reviews.md

## What is Varys for Plex?

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Varys for Plex connects to your existing Plex Media Server and gives you easy access to several data.

This app requires Plex Media Server v1.15.3 or higher with remote access enabled and working. Please note that most of the features require an active Plex Pass subscription. This app works with servers you are logged in as admin only. Latest version of Plex Media Server is recommended.

Free trial of Varys Pro is available!


FEATURES
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
- App for Apple Watch (requires watchOS 6 or higher)
- Easy app linking with Plex Media Server (incl. two-factor auth support)
- List of current streams incl. details like user, player, quality, eta
- List of running conversions incl. details like transcoding speed and remaining time
- Option to terminate streams with optional message
- All details to streamed media e.g. summary, file size, bitrate, resolution, audio/video/subtitle tracks, duration, release date, rating, related media and more
- Watch history for media items
- Cross linking between related media, track/album/artist, episode/season/tv show
- Cross linking to the official Plex app (if installed)
- Cross linking to IMDb, TMDb and TVDb
- Fast server switching (if you own multiple Plex Media Servers)
- Plex Media Server console
- Dark Mode / Light Mode (requires iOS 13)
- Compact mode
- Face ID/Touch ID support


ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF PRO VERSION
- Realtime server CPU / RAM / bandwidth monitoring
- Complete user management incl. sending/accepting invites and granting/revoking access to libraries, allow/deny sync, camera upload, plugins, live tv
- Plex Media Server update monitoring incl. release notes
- Playback history (optionally choose Tautulli as source)
- Playback history details (requires separate Tautulli server)
- Recently added media
- User list incl. playback statistics and filter option
- Top played movie/tv show/artist
- Statistics graphically represented as charts
- List and details of all libraries incl. search and filters with access to all media details without having those streamed
- Library size and total duration info
- Library statistics
- Manual update of libraries
- List and manage collections
- Change covers and artwork on the go
- Authorized devices management
- Plex Dance™
- Live TV & DVR guide refresh
- Number of current streams as app icon badge
- Siri Shortcuts (requires iOS 13)
- Huge number of Widgets (requires iOS 14)
- Lockscreen Widgets (requires iOS 16)
- Today widget for an easy and fast overview of current streams and updates
- Dynamic tabs
- Multiuser support
- Overview over all your servers


Varys for Plex is not affiliated with Plex Inc.

## Key features

- Monitor current streams and conversions
- View detailed media information
- Manage users and libraries
- Server update monitoring
- Real-time server resource monitoring (Pro)
- Cross-linking to IMDb, TMDb, TVDb
- Apple Watch app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Grande | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tall | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Venti | $4.99 | one-time |
| Varys Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Varys for Plex?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Efficient monitoring
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🔒 Remote access without VPN
- 💡 Tautulli integration
- 👍 Comprehensive server stats
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for managing Plex server
- 👍 Useful widgets
- 👍 Better than Plex Dash
- 👍 Excellent companion app for Plex

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Restore purchase issue
- 🔒 Limited functionality without Plex Pass
- 🐛 Incorrect audio channel detection
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Abandoned by developer

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Restore purchase window keeps appearing
- Connectivity issues when not on local network
- Incorrect audio channel detection

**Most requested features**

- GPU usage monitoring
- DVR recording status
- Ability to manage users and devices
- Ability to edit metadata
- Ability to rate watched content
- Support for multiple servers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 255)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varys-for-plex/id1450380518/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-07-31, version 1.16.1*

Been using it for years. It’s great and love the widgets.

### 5/5 — Superior to Plex Dash in every way that matters

*2026-05-17, version 1.16.1*

I’ve used both Plex Dash and Varys for a little while now, and Varys just outperforms Plex Dash entirely. It loads quicker, the history page is *actually* consistent and accurate (by far my biggest frustration with the Plex Dash app), and the server statistics are more readily accessible and easy to read, with more metadata available to you in comparison. If you’re an avid Plex server manager, the Pro price of $4 (at time of writing) should be an easy decision. A no brainer, superior alternative to the stock Dash app.

### 1/5 — Promising but ultimately disappointing

*2026-03-24, version 1.16.1*

The developer is certainly a homelab user. Feature rich and would likely be better than the plex app if it worked. I get repeated error messages and I haven’t heard back from the support team/developer. App is useless with most basic functions dysfunctional.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2026-03-14, version 1.16.1*

It’s got all the features of a service like Tautulli but without having to set up a third party service!  Well done I can’t believe this isn’t built into the official plex app

### 3/5 — Good

*2026-03-03, version 1.16.1*

Its a very good app, keeps track of does everything Plex Dash does, why I wanted it is to be able to add users and remove users on the fly and that does not work.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-02-20, version 1.16.1*

I decided to get Varys because I crave all the information I can get about how my Plex Media Center is performing!

Edit: 05-06-22. This app is awesome!❤️

### 5/5 — Best way to monitor server!!

*2026-02-19, version 1.16.1*

I love to be able to see cpu usage and recently added. Great app!!

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-01-09, version 1.16.1*

I tried the 7 day trial. It’s junk. tautulli is free and way better.

### 5/5 — Perfect Plex Companion App

*2025-12-13, version 1.16.1*

It allows me to manage my server while on the go without laptop access and does it much better than Plex Dash.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2025-11-26, version 1.16.1*

Very good

## Frequently asked questions about Varys for Plex

### What does Varys for Plex do?

Varys for Plex connects to your Plex Media Server to provide detailed monitoring and management capabilities. It allows you to view current streams, running conversions, media details, and manage server settings.

### What are the key features of Varys for Plex?

Key features include monitoring current streams and conversions, viewing detailed media information, managing users and libraries, server update monitoring, and cross-linking to external databases like IMDb. The Pro version offers real-time server resource monitoring and advanced user management.

### Is Varys for Plex free to use?

The app offers a free version with core monitoring features and a free trial for the Pro version. The Pro version unlocks additional advanced features and requires a subscription or in-app purchase.

### What are the system requirements for Varys for Plex?

It requires Plex Media Server v1.15.3 or higher with remote access enabled. For the Apple Watch app, watchOS 6 or higher is needed. Dark Mode and Compact Mode require iOS 13, and Widgets require iOS 14 or higher.

### Who is the target audience for Varys for Plex?

This app is designed for individuals who own and manage a Plex Media Server. It's particularly useful for those who want to keep track of server activity, media playback, and server health, including advanced users with a Plex Pass.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.1 — 2024-08-22

This update contains the following contents:

- Improved: Several improvements and bugfixes for iOS 17

Do you need technical support or do you have questions on my app? Please use the contact form within the app or email me directly at support@varys-app.com.

### 1.16.0 — 2024-08-22

This update contains the following contents:

- Improved: Several improvements and bugfixes for iOS 17

Do you need technical support or do you have questions on my app? Please use the contact form within the app or email me directly at support@varys-app.com.

### 1.15.0 — 2022-09-14

This update contains the following contents:
- New: Added lock screen activity widgets (requires iOS 16)
- Improved: Several improvements and bugfixes for iOS 16
- Improved: Alternative app icon resolution
- Improved: Major technical tweaks under the hood

Do you need technical support or do you have questions on my app? Please use the contact form within the app or email me directly at support@varys-app.com.

### 1.14.4 — 2021-09-29

This update contains the following contents:
- Fixed: Several improvements and bugfixes for iOS 15

Do you need technical support or do you have questions on my app? Please use the contact form within the app or email me directly at support@varys-app.com.

### 1.14.3 — 2021-05-07

This update contains the following contents:
- New: Sync user aliases to and from connected Tautulli instance
- New: Audio bit depth support
- New: Option to copy information from detail pages using long press
- Fixed: Library search with latest Plex server version
- Fixed: Issue in communication with Tautulli instances
- Fixed: Several smaller improvements and bugfixes

Do you need technical support or do you have questions on my app? Please use the contact form within the app or email me directly at support@varys-app.com.

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