Comparison

Plex Dash vs UGREEN NAS

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

UGREEN NAS

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

Highlights
  • User and access permission management
  • Hardware and network configuration
  • Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
  • Intelligent file filtering and sharing
  • Photo and video album creation
  • Automated media library poster walls
  • Integrated virus scanning
Features
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
UGREEN NAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against UGREEN NAS's 4.1. Plex Dash also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 53%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 313). UGREEN NAS'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.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Plex Dash's written reviews are positive against 53% of UGREEN NAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plex Dash versus UGREEN NAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashUGREEN NAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better4.1 (313 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better313
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB725 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

Plex Dash

All ratings2,151 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.0%

UGREEN NAS

All ratings312 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral20.9%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Plex Dash

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

UGREEN NAS

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Frequent updates and improvements
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🔥 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain problems
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🌐 Limited language support
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced features

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

UGREEN NAS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when uploading large files
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Remote access not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
  • Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
  • Ability to edit metadata for media files
  • Integration with Files app for seamless storage
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media playback performance

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or UGREEN NAS?
Plex Dash is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 from 313 ratings.
Do Plex Dash or UGREEN NAS have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor UGREEN NAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or UGREEN NAS?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and UGREEN NAS monthly. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and UGREEN NAS on October 21, 2026.

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