# Plex Dash vs DSPhoto Backup

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Dash at none against DSPhoto Backup's 5. Plex Dash also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 58%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 382). DSPhoto Backup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DSPhoto Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plex Dash against 4.7 for DSPhoto Backup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 382, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Plex Dash's written reviews are positive against 58% of DSPhoto Backup's.

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, DSPhoto Backup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | DSPhoto Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews) | **[4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsphoto-backup/id6448807884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [Thomas Le gravier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510628585) |

## 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


### DSPhoto Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsphoto-backup/id6448807884)

Securely back up your photos and videos to your Synology NAS with end-to-end encryption. Manage your NAS files, free up local storage by identifying large or duplicate media, and enjoy automatic background syncing. This app offers a private and efficient solution for your digital memories.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, End-to-end encryption, Local storage cleaner, Browse and manage NAS files, Smart background sync, Duplicate detection, EXIF and GPS data preservation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version - Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro version - Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro version - Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro version - Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro version - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Is DSPhoto Backup free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or DSPhoto Backup?

DSPhoto Backup is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while DSPhoto Backup averages 4.7 from 382 ratings.

### Do Plex Dash or DSPhoto Backup have ads?

Neither Plex Dash nor DSPhoto Backup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or DSPhoto Backup?

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and DSPhoto Backup every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and DSPhoto Backup on October 18, 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.*