Comparison

Varys for Plex vs FilterLog

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

FilterLog

Features
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Filter Log is the household filter tracker that isn't locked to a brand. Record every filter in your home — HVAC, refrigerator, range hood, vacuum, humidifier, water pitcher, car cabin — set the replacement cadence, and get a local reminder the day each one is due. Every filter has a photo, brand, size, and where-to-buy link. Filter Log also tracks how many spares you have on hand, so you know to reorder before you're standing in front of an empty vent on a Sunday morning. No smart hardware required. No account to sign up for. Nothing leaves your device. Features: • Track every household filter in one list — HVAC, fridge, range hood, vacuum, humidifier, water pitcher, car cabin • Per-filter replacement cadence in days, with sensible defaults per category • Local notifications when a filter is due — no cloud, no account • Spares-on-hand inventory with "running low" alerts • Reorder link per filter — tap to open your preferred store • Mark-changed action auto-decrements inventory and reschedules the next reminder • Overdue and Due Soon sections so nothing slips through • Universal app — iPhone and iPad, optimized for iOS 17 Filter Log Pro: • Unlimited filters (free plan covers your first 3) • Low-inventory alerts • Home Screen widgets showing what's due next • Household sharing via iCloud — your family sees the same list • Barcode scan to auto-fill brand and size Unlock full access with Filter Log Pro for £9.99 per year. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. No free trial. Privacy Policy: https://springdatauk.github.io/filter-log-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Varys for Plex4 screens
FilterLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Varys for Plex at 4 against FilterLog's 2. Varys for Plex also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and FilterLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Varys for Plex versus FilterLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarys for PlexFilterLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias FonfaraSPRING DATA LIMITED

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

FilterLog

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
1 purchases

FilterLog

Subscriptions1
  • Filter Log Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Varys for Plex free?
Varys for Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilterLog free?
FilterLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Varys for Plex or FilterLog have ads?
Neither Varys for Plex nor FilterLog shows ads.

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