Comparison

Plex Dash vs TruTone

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

TruTone

Features
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TruTone: Your exclusive companion for Bluetooth headsets TruTone brings you a full range of headset operation experience, allowing you to easily control your Bluetooth headsets and enjoy a convenient music life. After connecting the headset, the homepage can accurately display the headset power in real time, so that you can see the remaining power at a glance and say goodbye to power anxiety. Switch the music mode at will, whether it is the balanced beauty of the default mode, the dynamic vitality of the pop mode, the shocking rhythm brought by the heavy bass mode, the passion released by the rock mode, the soothing atmosphere created by the soft mode, or the elegant charm restored by the classical mode, just one click, you can immerse yourself in the exclusive music world. Do your headsets often "disappear"? Don't worry! [App name] uses advanced location information positioning technology to help you find your headset quickly. Turn on the search function, and the headset will emit a dedicated prompt tone, even if it is hidden in a corner, it will have nowhere to hide. TruTone brings more possibilities for your Bluetooth headset operation, making music companionship more relaxed and comfortable.

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
TruTone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plex Dash at 13.0 against TruTone's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, TruTone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plex Dash versus TruTone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashTruTone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPlex Inc.Outdoor Technology LLC

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
Show 1 more
  • Allow remote server control and updates

TruTone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

None

TruTone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruTone free?
TruTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plex Dash or TruTone have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor TruTone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or TruTone?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and TruTone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and TruTone on October 13, 2026.

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