# Podcast Saver vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against Podcast Saver's 3.1. Plex Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 8). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podcast Saver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Podcast Saver's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

Podcast Saver ships an update every 3 months, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Saver | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-saver/id1498364459/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fredrik Blank](https://appshunter.io/developer/903443545) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Podcast Saver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-saver/id1498364459)

Download and save podcast episodes for offline listening. Search a standard directory or add custom feed URLs. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the save feature.

**Highlights:** Download podcast episodes, Save for offline use, Search podcast directory, Add custom feed URLs, One-time in-app purchase

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save and Archive | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 Podcast Saver free?

Podcast Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Podcast Saver or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Podcast Saver averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Podcast Saver or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither Podcast Saver nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Podcast Saver or Plex Dash?

Podcast Saver ships an update every 3 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, Podcast Saver was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 27, 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.*