Comparison

Plex Dash vs Mgears Go

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

Head to head
About

Plex Dash

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
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** You'll need a Plex Media Server and an active Plex Pass to use this app ** ** From the same people who brought you the Plex app ** ** PS - If you’re new to Plex, download the Plex app first ** Pop quiz, hotshot: how many streams is your Plex Media Server dishing out RIGHT NOW? What’s your most-watched movie in the past month? Is that CPU you picked up from a sketchy eBay vendor up to the task? More importantly, are you sure that’s the best poster for Speed (1994)? Plex Dash is a tool created by obsessive Plex Media Server admins for obsessive Plex Media Server admins. Get real-time status of playbacks, DVR recordings, Sync conversions, and more. Monitor bandwidth and server resources with sexy graphs. Dig deeper and learn about top items or individual user history. Fix up artwork. Refresh libraries. Inspect nerdy media details. If it all goes south, check out the raw server logs. MASTER YOUR MEDIAVERSE Who’s streaming what right now? Plex Dash answers in spades. Gorgeous Now Playing tiles keep you apprised of all the latest shenanigans, across all of your servers. Put that giant iPad to great use by duct-taping it to the wall (landscape, duh); lean back, pet your hairless cat, and keep an eye on your empire. DIVE UNDER THE HOOD Server up to something? DVR recording? Media Optimizer doing its… optimizing? You get a chonky lightning bolt to make sure this doesn’t go unnoticed. ONE-HANDED CURATION Browse and change artwork from the palm of your hand while checking out at your local co-op. It’s like that other swipey app, but with less risk of disease.

About

Mgears Go

Features
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● Mstick, now available on Mgears Go # Simple is the best! Mstick initial setting, Piece of cake on Mgears Go! : Register your Mstick device in Mgears Go and you're done setting up the one-stop! : An easy-to-follow one-stop installation guide that covers everything from hotspot settings to Bluetooth connectivity. # Driver-only Mstick? NO! Now you can install apps with none restrictions on location and complete remote control for any passenger within the vehicle. : Using Mgears Go's 'Mirroring' remote control function, you can install apps anywhere, anytime. : The screen's vehicle can be controlled not only from the driver's seat, but also from the passenger's seat and the back seat. # A stable hands-free connection enables uninterrupted calls! : A stable call connection feature enables you to experience calls without delay in any situation, regardless of whether you need to get on or off at a rest area. # Solve Mstick's mystery with just one click! : Press the 'User Guide' button to connect to the guide site! For more, check out the FAQ. ● Mgears official channel - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Mstick/ - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3qZnsI-Jz1jQ_16Ew67xw/ - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mgears_en/ - Amazon https://a.co/d/8XLrGYa ● Customer Service - E-MAIL : mgears@ubridge.co.kr ※ Devices that support the Mgears Go app Mstick1 / Mstick2 / Mstick2Lite / IAN-10 / Mstick3

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
Mgears Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plex Dash at monthly against Mgears Go's every 2 months. Plex Dash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Mgears Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plex Dash versus Mgears Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashMgears Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.UBRIDGE

Bugs and requests

Plex Dash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Difficulty connecting to server or finding servers
  • Crashes when viewing server graphs
  • Inaccurate or incomplete playback history

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow remote server control and updates

Mgears Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Mgears Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mgears Go free?
Mgears Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plex Dash or Mgears Go have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor Mgears Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Mgears Go?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Mgears Go every 2 months. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mgears Go on September 30, 2026.

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