# WatchAmp for Plex & Jellyfin — Your Media Right on Your Wrist > Apple Watch music player for personal Plex libraries, with offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Derek Klein.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchamp-for-plex-and-jellyfin/id6761737569 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Derek Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896470126) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2026-05-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchamp-for-plex-and-jellyfin/id6761737569/reviews.md ## What is WatchAmp for Plex & Jellyfin? WatchAmp is the fastest way to enjoy your personal music library on Apple Watch — no iPhone required. Stream, transcode, and download your music for truly phone‑free workouts, commutes, and everyday listening. With smart pre‑caching, tracks start quickly and keep playing smoothly wherever you go. Compatibility WatchAmp works with Plex or Jellyfin and requires an existing Plex or Jellyfin account and access to your personal Media Server. All media remains hosted by the user. Why You’ll Love It • Pure watchOS playback: Browse, play, and control your personal music library directly on Apple Watch. • Beautiful UltraBlur backgrounds with richer artwork-based color treatment • Offline, on your terms: Download playlists, albums, or an entire artist's catalog for phone‑free listening. • Smooth and instant: Pre‑caching keeps your next track ready so the music never stops. • Optimized audio: On‑the‑fly transcoding matches your connection and battery needs. • Simple setup: A companion iPhone app guides you through connecting your Plex or Jellyfin account to your watch. Key Features • Plex PIN Login and Music Library access on Apple Watch • Jellyfin Quick Connect support • Transcoding for reliable streaming over cellular or Wi‑Fi • Offline downloads for playlists, albums, and artist catalogs • Smart pre‑caching to reduce buffering and speed up track starts • Queue, shuffle, repeat, and Now Playing controls on your wrist • Search and browse by artists, albums, and playlists • Support for Music Hubs like "Recently Added", "Recently Played", and "Recently Released" • Support for UltraBlur backgrounds • watchOS Complication, Widget, and Smart Stack Support • Companion iPhone app with step‑by‑step setup and tips • Server management in the companion app • Background playback and support for Bluetooth headphones or your Apple Watch's External Speaker Made for Apple Platforms • Built natively for watchOS with a responsive, battery‑friendly design • Companion iPhone app for quick setup, help, and account management • Works great with AirPods and Bluetooth accessories No Plex Pass needed! Plex does not require Plex Pass for remote audio streaming, only video. See https://support.plex.tv/articles/requirements-for-remote-playback-of-personal-media/ for more information. Pricing Start free with limited playback to test out the app. Upgrade to WatchAmp Premium to unlock unlimited streaming, offline downloads, and access to Playlists. Simple subscription. No ads. Cancel anytime. Privacy Your music is your business. WatchAmp connects securely to your Plex server using Plex's PIN authentication or your Jellyfin server using Quick Connect or user password. Tokens are never sent back to the developer and only live on your device. WatchAmp does not collect or sell your data or include third‑party ad tracking. Our privacy policy can be found at https://watchamp.nerdypup.com/privacy. Plex's privacy policy can be found at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/ . Jellyfin's server policy can be found at https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/community-standards/servers Support Need help? Check the in‑app How‑To in the companion app or contact us at help@nerdypup.com. GitHub Issue Reports & Feature Request: https://github.com/fkick/WatchAmp/issues Wiki Manual: https://github.com/fkick/WatchAmp/wiki EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Plex is a trademark of Plex, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plex. Jellyfin is a trademark of the Jellyfin Project. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Jellyfin Project. ## Key features - Direct Apple Watch playback - Offline music downloads - Smart pre-caching for smooth playback - On-the-fly audio transcoding - Plex Media Server integration - PIN login and library access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium (Annual) | $9.99 | per year | | Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchamp-for-plex-and-jellyfin/id6761737569/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Works Great *2026-08-25* May have finally found an app that works for what I need. Cover artwork presentation needs some improvement but works wells. ### 5/5 — Most W music player *2026-07-24* Watchamp is the BEST music player out there it is the GOAT. It is really fast to load and it is very easy to use ### 3/5 — Can’t sign in- time out *2026-07-14* Leaving review to report since support email bounced back: unable to bring up plex sign in code- request times out. Tested both WiFi/phone and lte connection - wristamp connects to plex fine. SE 2 cellular. Will upgrade to 5 if able to get it working. **Developer response:** Hi BCover27, Sorry your initial email got bounced back! Would you mind either opening an issue on our Github at https://github.com/fkick/WatchAmp/issues or reaching out via email again to support@nerdypup.com? We're also in the process of public beta testing version 3 right now, which will offer Plex PIN support through the iPhone app as an alternative sign-in method if you continue to have issues with the watch app providing a Plex Login Pin. I'd be happy to send you an invite to the TestFlight if you would like to test it out. Thanks ### 5/5 — Most W music player *2026-06-27* Watchamp is the BEST music player ou there it is the GOAT. It is really fast to load and it is very easy to use ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-05-25* Works great. Very easy to set up and use. Great for accessing my library remotely with my Apple Watch. Very quick content loading. ## Frequently asked questions about WatchAmp for Plex & Jellyfin ### Does WatchAmp have ads? No, WatchAmp is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' and does not include third-party ad tracking. ### What is the pricing for WatchAmp Premium? WatchAmp offers a Premium subscription with two plans: $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year. Both plans include a 14-day free trial. ### Can I use WatchAmp without an iPhone? Yes, WatchAmp is designed for direct Apple Watch playback, allowing you to enjoy your music library phone-free. A companion iPhone app is available for initial setup and subscription management. ### How often is WatchAmp updated? The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on June 25, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically focus on improving performance and adding new features. ### What are the benefits of WatchAmp Premium? WatchAmp Premium unlocks unlimited streaming and offline downloads, allowing you to access your entire music catalog on your Apple Watch without restrictions. ### Is WatchAmp safe for all ages? WatchAmp has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The app prioritizes user privacy by securely connecting to your Plex server and not collecting or selling your data. ### How does WatchAmp handle music playback on Apple Watch? WatchAmp provides pure watchOS playback, enabling you to browse, play, and control your music library directly on your wrist. It features smart pre-caching for instant track starts and on-the-fly transcoding for optimized streaming. ### Can I cancel my WatchAmp subscription? Yes, you can cancel your WatchAmp subscription at any time. The app offers simple subscription management through its companion iPhone app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.1 — 2026-08-26 Fixes in 3.2.1: - Fix for Lifetime purchase licensing. Users should not longer get repeated prompts to purchase or restore Lifetime license. ### 3.2.0 — 2026-08-18 WatchAmp 3.2.0 is primarily a bug fix release for 3.0 and also lowers the minimum iOS version for the companion app to iOS 18 and the minimum watchOS version for the watch app to watchOS 10.5. Fixes in 3.2.0: - Fix for launch crash on older watchOS 10.x devices - Long press actions conflicting with tap actions on watchOS 10/11 devices causing hangups and non-responsiveness Changes in 3.2.0 for Legacy devices running watchOS 10/11: - Long Press actions on Albums/Artists/Playlists/Tracks in list rows have been replaced by "Artwork" action actions. Taping on the item Artwork on the left of the row will bring up the confirmation dialog with options to enact on that item, while the row text/body remains the tap target for navigation or playback. - watchOS 26+ will not be affected by these changes and will continue to operate via "Long Press" actions for the item menu confirmation dialogs. Previous Release notes for v3.1.0: WatchAmp 3.1.0 expands Jellyfin support and adds new Playlist sort options and download prioritization. New in this update: - "Prioritize Download" option added to Confirmation Dialog when user long presses on track in Download Queue - Added new Playlist Sort Options: Name, Play Count (Plex Only) , Duration, Song Count, Last Played, Date Added, Last Modified, Jump To Letter - Playlists now show Song Count, Duration, and Play Count when available. Play Count is currently Plex Only. - Add Jellyfin LAN discovery to iPhone companion authentication flow when on the same network - Miscellaneous Localization Updates Fixes in this update: - Fixed Inline Style Complication to show icon and title instead of a grey box - When pressing “View Artist” button in an album listing from the Search page, app did not correctly navigate to the artist - Search results could sometimes only returned on device downloaded media items when network connections changed - Triggering Playlist from a Long Press or from Play/Shuffle at top of Playlist increments Plex server side "Playlist Play Count" metadata. ### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-11 WatchAmp 3.1.0 expands Jellyfin support and adds new Playlist sort options and download prioritization. New in this update: - "Prioritize Download" option added to Confirmation Dialog when user long presses on track in Download Queue - Added new Playlist Sort Options: Name, Play Count (Plex Only) , Duration, Song Count, Last Played, Date Added, Last Modified, Jump To Letter - Playlists now show Song Count, Duration, and Play Count when available. Play Count is currently Plex Only. - Add Jellyfin LAN discovery to iPhone companion authentication flow when on the same network - Miscellaneous Localization Updates Fixes in this update: - Fixed Inline Style Complication to show icon and title instead of a grey box - When pressing “View Artist” button in an album listing from the Search page, app did not correctly navigate to the artist - Search results could sometimes only returned on device downloaded media items when network connections changed - Triggering Playlist from a Long Press or from Play/Shuffle at top of Playlist increments Plex server side "Playlist Play Count" metadata. ### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-04 WatchAmp 3.0.0 adds Jellyfin support alongside Plex, with iPhone-based Server sign-in, Jellyfin library browsing, playback, downloads, artwork, playback reporting. WatchAmp 3.0.0 also adds Watch Complication Support and a new "Favorites" hub which is an on watch playlist that users can add tracks to using Long Press actions on tracks, albums, artists, and playlists. New in this update: - Jellyfin server support alongside Plex - New Servers tab in the iPhone companion app - Plex PIN & Jellyfin Password or Quick Connect sign-in from iPhone Companion App - Send Plex or Jellyfin connection details securely to Apple Watch - Last-known Apple Watch server status in the companion app - Pending setup status when the Apple Watch still needs to finish provisioning - Jellyfin music library, artist, album, track, playlist, hub, and search browsing - Jellyfin support for Recently Added, Recently Played, and Recently Released hubs - Jellyfin direct play for supported audio formats - Jellyfin fast-start transcoding support - Provider-aware offline downloads - Better downloaded album and playlist artwork presentation - Apple Watch launcher complications and Smart Stack support - Watch-local Favorites hub scoped to each server account - Add to Favorites actions from artist, album, library, Now Playing, and downloaded music - Play, queue, favorite, and delete actions for downloaded artists, albums, playlists, and tracks - Offline search support for downloaded music - Restored playback queues and track progress across app launches - Migration for existing downloaded music and artwork to safer long term storage location - Manual recovery for missing downloaded files after upgrade - Manual refresh for missing downloaded artwork - Download queue status feedback while large download batches are being prepared - Higher-quality downloaded artwork - Updated v3 companion help content - Spanish and Simplified Chinese localization updates Fixes in this update: - More reliable pending download queues - Improved downloaded track numbering and Now Playing indicators - Reduced metadata-save pressure during large download batches - Better cache handling when switching between Plex and Jellyfin - Downloaded music storage moved to a more durable app support location - Better recovery when downloaded artwork paths become stale after reinstall, build, or container changes - Improved server-change and error recovery flows when local downloads are available - Clearer companion provisioning state when the watch is unreachable or setup is pending - Safer provider switching between Plex and Jellyfin credentials - More reliable restored local playback and restored queues - Reduced stale Track Needs Server Connection notices after playback context changes - Better offline artwork restoration - More consistent queue ordering and queue counts - Fixed shuffle start and All Downloads shuffle ordering - Faster and more reliable local search loading states - Improved Jellyfin resume behavior and Recently Added listings - Less main-actor disk work during playback and downloaded-library operations - More stable diagnostics and watch support logging ### 2.5.2 — 2026-07-21 WatchAmp 2.5.2 addresses a crash with large download queues, adds a new internal diagnostic mechanism for initial server communication failures, and updates localizations for Simplified Chinese and Spanish. New in this update: - Download queues now persist across app closure and network connection loss - Added new on watch logging for server login and communication failures. - Updated localizations for Simplified Chinese and Spanish. Fixed in this update: - Fixed crash with large download queues - On device Downloads Playlist did not always show in "Offline" mode - Long press commands did not work on Albums, Artists, and Tracks in the On Device Library. ## More apps by Derek Klein - [Ambient Album](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-album/id6778562156) - [Media Estimator Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-estimator-lite/id6785662273) All apps by Derek Klein: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896470126 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*