Comparison

Plex Dash vs BenQ AR Projector Planner

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

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Visualize projectors in your space using augmented reality. Measure your room, place virtual projectors, and adjust screen sizes to find the perfect fit for your home theater or gaming setup.

Highlights
  • AR space measurement
  • Virtual projector placement
  • Screen size and angle adjustment
  • Virtual furniture placement
  • Installation detail export
  • Projector recommendations
Features
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Thinking about getting a projector but unsure if it fits your space? BenQ’s AR Projector Planner helps you simulate, plan, and choose the perfect model for your home. - Scan your wall with iPhone & LiDAR to instantly measure your space. - Drag and place projectors in your actual room. - Get instan recommendations based on screen size and throw distance. - Adjust screen size and angle, or furnish the space with virtual furniture. - Export installation details and share your setup. Whether you're planning a cozy movie corner or a full-scale gaming room, this app makes projector installation easier than ever.

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
BenQ AR Projector Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plex Dash at 81% against BenQ AR Projector Planner's 0%. Plex Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). BenQ AR Projector Planner's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of BenQ AR Projector Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, BenQ AR Projector Planner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Plex Dash versus BenQ AR Projector Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashBenQ AR Projector Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.BenQ Corporation

Customer experience

Plex Dash

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

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

None

BenQ AR Projector Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BenQ AR Projector Planner free?
BenQ AR Projector Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or BenQ AR Projector Planner?
Plex Dash is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while BenQ AR Projector Planner averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Plex Dash or BenQ AR Projector Planner have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor BenQ AR Projector Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or BenQ AR Projector Planner?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and BenQ AR Projector Planner every 5 months. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and BenQ AR Projector Planner on October 17, 2026.

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