# Plex Dash vs Helmarr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Dash at none against Helmarr's 19. Plex Dash also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 172) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Helmarr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Plex Dash's written reviews are positive against 76% of Helmarr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Helmarr weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | Helmarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews) | **[4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Helmarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921)

Manage all your self-hosted services from a single, native iOS interface. Seamlessly integrate and control applications like Sonarr, Radarr, and Unraid with advanced features and customization.

**Highlights:** Unified experience for multiple services, Smart multi-network connectivity, Deep customization options, Home screen widgets, Unraid control, Push notifications, SSH & SFTP access, Download management

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helmarr Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Bazarr | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plex | $4.99 | one-time |
| Transmission | $4.99 | one-time |
| NZBGet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lidarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unraid | $4.99 | one-time |
| SABnzbd | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tautulli | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Radarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seerr | $4.99 | one-time |
| qBt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prowlarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helmarr Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or Helmarr?

Helmarr is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Helmarr averages 4.9 from 172 ratings.

### Do Plex Dash or Helmarr have ads?

Neither Plex Dash nor Helmarr shows ads.

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

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Helmarr weekly. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on September 22, 2026 and Helmarr on September 22, 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.*