Comparison

Varys for Plex vs Unraid Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Varys for Plex

Monitor your Plex Media Server's activity and health. View current streams, running conversions, and detailed media information. Manage users, libraries, and server updates with advanced features available in the Pro version.

Highlights
  • 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
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Plex Dash? Compare both apps on features.varys-app.com! 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.

About

Unraid Manager

Remotely monitor and control your Unraid server from your iPhone or iPad. Manage system status, Docker containers, virtual machines, and file shares with a native iOS app. Receive alerts and connect to multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Server Dashboard
  • Docker Management
  • Virtual Machine Control
  • File Share Browsing
  • System Health Monitoring
  • Alert Notifications
  • Multi-Server Support
Features
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Unraid Manager Remote management for your Unraid server - monitor, control, and manage your home server from anywhere. What it does Unraid Manager lets you remotely monitor and control your Unraid server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Check system status, manage Docker containers, control virtual machines, and view file shares - all from a native iOS app designed specifically for Unraid. Key Features • Server Dashboard - Real-time CPU, memory, and array status • Docker Management - Start, stop, and monitor containers • Virtual Machines - Control VM power states and view resources• File Shares - Browse shares and check storage usage • System Health - Monitor disk status, temperatures, and SMART data • Notifications - Stay informed of system alerts and warnings • Multi-Server - Connect to multiple Unraid servers iPhone & iPad Optimised Native interface that adapts perfectly to your device - bottom tabs on iPhone and elegant sidebar navigation on iPad. Requirements: Unraid server with API access enabled --- Perfect for system administrators and home lab enthusiasts who want to monitor their Unraid servers on the go.

Screenshots

Varys for Plex4 screens
Unraid Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unraid Manager at none against Varys for Plex's 4. Varys for Plex's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Varys for Plex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Unraid Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Varys for Plex against 4.9 for Unraid Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varys for Plex has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Varys for Plex's written reviews are positive against 88% of Unraid Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Varys for Plex ships an update every 3 weeks, Unraid Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Varys for Plex versus Unraid Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarys for PlexUnraid Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias FonfaraCALLUM JAMES TEESDALE

Customer experience

Varys for Plex

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.9%

Unraid Manager

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Varys for Plex

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Unraid Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Varys for Plex

One-time4
  • Coffee Tall$0.99
  • Coffee Grande$2.99
  • Varys Pro$3.99
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  • Coffee Venti$4.99
None

Unraid Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Varys for Plex free?
Varys for Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unraid Manager free?
Unraid Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Varys for Plex or Unraid Manager?
Unraid Manager is rated higher. Varys for Plex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Unraid Manager averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Varys for Plex or Unraid Manager have ads?
Neither Varys for Plex nor Unraid Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Varys for Plex or Unraid Manager?
Varys for Plex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unraid Manager monthly. Most recently, Varys for Plex was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unraid Manager on September 11, 2026.

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