# Surround Speaker Check vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against Surround Speaker Check's 3.8. Plex Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (81% vs 54%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surround Speaker Check sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Surround Speaker Check's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

Surround Speaker Check ships an update every 5 months, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surround Speaker Check | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Perrin Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888835926) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Surround Speaker Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918)

Test and optimize your Dolby Atmos home theater system. This app provides over two hours of spatial audio content to verify surround sound decoding, speaker configuration, and enjoy immersive audio experiences on compatible soundbars and headphones.

**Highlights:** Verify Dolby Atmos decoding, Test speaker configuration, Evaluate height channels, Subwoofer test suite, Manual speaker troubleshooting, Spatial audio demos, Dolby Atmos test tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Subwoofer Check | $0.99 | one-time |
| Center Speaker Check | $0.99 | one-time |


### Plex Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677)

Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time playback status, DVR recording monitoring, Bandwidth and resource graphs, Top media and user history, Artwork management, Library refresh, Server log inspection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for monitoring server status
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to server information
- 💡 Ability to change artwork remotely
- 🔒 Works seamlessly with Plex account
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
- 🔍 Lacking advanced server management features
- 🔍 Slow to update or refresh server information

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting to server or finding servers
- Crashes when viewing server graphs
- Inaccurate or incomplete playback history

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage users and permissions
- Integrate more server administration functions
- Improve library browsing and media details
- Provide more detailed playback statistics
- Add support for GPU monitoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surround Speaker Check free?

Surround Speaker Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plex Dash free?

Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surround Speaker Check or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Surround Speaker Check averages 3.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Surround Speaker Check or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither Surround Speaker Check nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surround Speaker Check or Plex Dash?

Surround Speaker Check ships an update every 5 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, Surround Speaker Check was updated on October 6, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*