# DVDFab MS Remote vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against DVDFab MS Remote's 2.5. Plex Dash also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 4). DVDFab MS Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVDFab MS Remote | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvdfab-ms-remote/id1308754570/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DVDFab](https://appshunter.io/developer/538395671) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### DVDFab MS Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvdfab-ms-remote/id1308754570)

Control your DVDFab Movie Server from your iOS device. Browse your media library, manage content, and control playback with remote functions. Basic remote features also work with other iOS apps.

**Highlights:** Browse media library, Manage media content, View favorites and playlists, Control playback (pause, fast forward, rewind), Switch audio and subtitles, Toggle 2D/3D mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 DVDFab MS Remote free?

DVDFab MS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DVDFab MS Remote or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. DVDFab MS Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do DVDFab MS Remote or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither DVDFab MS Remote nor Plex Dash shows ads.

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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.*