# Sobro vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plex Dash at 81% against Sobro's 11%. Plex Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 147). Sobro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Sobro's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sobro | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobro/id1460212000/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StoreBound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460211999) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Sobro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobro/id1460212000)

Control your smart side table's features, including customizable LED sunrise alarms and sleep sounds for better rest. Adjust motion sensor lights, manage the cooler drawer, and set the mood with dynamic accent lighting.

**Highlights:** Smart sleep functions (sunrise alarm, sleep sounds), Motion sensor light control, Cooler drawer management, Customizable accent lighting, Bedtime countdown timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cool concept/design
- ❄️ Cooler drawer works well
- 💡 Lights are a nice feature
- 🔌 Outlets/USB ports functional (sometimes)
- 🔊 Bluetooth speaker works (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App connectivity issues
- ❌ App frequently disconnects
- ❌ App not updated
- ❌ "Fridge" doesn't truly cool
- ❌ USB ports don't work

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to Wi-Fi
- App disconnects frequently
- App not working with newer iOS versions
- Table disconnects from network and refuses to reconnect
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix app connectivity
- Improve app responsiveness
- Add HomeKit compatibility
- Enable locking drawer via app


### 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 Sobro free?

Sobro 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, Sobro or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Sobro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Sobro or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither Sobro nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sobro or Plex Dash?

Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, Sobro was updated on October 9, 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.*