# Dry Bar Comedy+ vs Plex Photos

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dry Bar Comedy+ at 64% against Plex Photos's 4%. Dry Bar Comedy+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 294). Plex Photos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dry Bar Comedy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Plex Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dry Bar Comedy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Bar Comedy+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Dry Bar Comedy+'s written reviews are positive against 4% of Plex Photos's.

Dry Bar Comedy+ ships an update every 3 months, Plex Photos every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dry Bar Comedy+ | Plex Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461/reviews)** | [1.3 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-photos/id6504519803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angel Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999547806) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Dry Bar Comedy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461)

Access the largest collection of family-friendly stand-up comedy specials, available to watch or listen to ad-free. Enjoy new content weekly and explore hilarious specials anytime, anywhere, on any device.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly stand-up comedy, Ad-free viewing and listening, Large collection of specials, New content added weekly, Available on any device, Free trial available

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry Bar Comedy Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dry Bar Comedy Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DBC $1 TIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| DBC $2 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| DBC $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| DBC $20 Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent, high-quality comedy
- 🧹 Clean, family-friendly content
- 🤑 Free to watch
- 🎨 Diverse range of comedians
- 😂 Genuinely hilarious

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy app experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription model
- 📺 Lack of iPad/landscape support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes frequently
- Video playback issues (black screen, out of sync audio)
- Unresponsive controls (pause, skip, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Syncing/loading issues when switching between content

**Requested features**

- Offline/download mode for content
- Ability to continue audio playback when app is minimized
- Better video player controls and resume functionality
- Search/filter options to find comedians/content
- Separate section for recently watched/unfinished content


### Plex Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-photos/id6504519803)

Access and view your personal photo libraries from anywhere. Relive your favorite moments with curated highlights, chronological timelines, and organized library browsing. Requires a Plex Media Server with a photos library.

**Highlights:** Recommended photo highlights, Chronological timeline view, Browse by folders and albums, Access personal media libraries, Seamless remote viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick response
- 👍 Good organization
- 🎉 Impressive beginning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🚫 Lacks basic features
- 🤔 Questionable purpose
- 🚫 No HEIC support
- 🚫 No upload/sync capability

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not responding to touch
- Vertical videos shown in landscape
- Photos disappearing or not loading
- Rotation issues causing app freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sync photos from mobile devices
- Implement HEIC format support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow organizing photos into albums
- Integrate with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dry Bar Comedy+ free?

Dry Bar Comedy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plex Photos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dry Bar Comedy+ or Plex Photos?

Dry Bar Comedy+ is rated higher. Dry Bar Comedy+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Plex Photos averages 1.3 from 294 ratings.

### Do Dry Bar Comedy+ or Plex Photos have ads?

Neither Dry Bar Comedy+ nor Plex Photos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dry Bar Comedy+ or Plex Photos?

Dry Bar Comedy+ ships an update every 3 months, and Plex Photos every 5 months. Most recently, Dry Bar Comedy+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plex Photos on October 30, 2026.

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