# Plex Dash vs Zima Client

The clearest difference is monetization model: Zima Client at free against Plex Dash's free with in-app purchases. Zima Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Plex Dash's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 59%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 197). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zima Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Plex Dash's written reviews are positive against 59% of Zima Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Zima Client every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | Zima Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews) | **[4.8 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zima-client/id6743763150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [IceWhale Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804373296) |

## 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


### Zima Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zima-client/id6743763150)

Manage your ZimaOS from your mobile device. Monitor operations, execute applications, and review files remotely. Prioritizes data privacy and sovereignty for users.

**Highlights:** Remote ZimaOS management, Monitor operational status, Execute deployed applications, Review files, Data privacy focused

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Is Zima Client free?

Zima Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or Zima Client?

Zima Client is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Zima Client averages 4.8 from 197 ratings.

### Do Plex Dash or Zima Client have ads?

Neither Plex Dash nor Zima Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Zima Client?

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Zima Client every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zima Client on October 14, 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.*