Comparison

Plex Dash vs Chimeo

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

Chimeo

This app connects you with local organizations like schools and businesses, delivering real-time alerts and updates directly to your phone. Customize notifications to stay informed about events, closures, and important announcements without missing critical information.

Highlights
  • Follow local organizations
  • Receive instant push notifications
  • Customize alert preferences
  • Search and follow verified groups
  • Get announcements for closures and events
  • Manage notifications with toggles
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Chimeo – Stay Informed About Your Community Chimeo is the easiest way to stay connected with the organizations that matter most to you. From schools and businesses to local clubs and community groups, Chimeo delivers real-time alerts and updates—straight to your phone. Stay Connected • Follow local organizations, schools, PTOs, HOAs, businesses and more to stay informed about what you care about • Receive instant push notifications for important updates • Customize your alerts to match your interests Discover What Matters • Search and follow verified organizations in your area • Get important announcements like closures, events, and safety alerts • Explore new groups and stay informed on local happenings Control Your Alerts • Manage notifications with simple toggles • Choose which groups and topics to follow • Stay updated without the noise Why Chimeo? Life moves fast, and important information can get lost. Chimeo makes sure you never miss critical updates from the organizations you trust—whether it’s a school closing, a road closure, a community event, or a special announcement. Join today and experience a simpler, faster way to stay informed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
Chimeo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Dash at none against Chimeo's 4. Plex Dash also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Chimeo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Chimeo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chimeo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Chimeo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plex Dash versus Chimeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashChimeo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.Jedidiah Crisp

Customer experience

Plex Dash

All ratings2,151 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews588 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.1%

Chimeo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Chimeo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chimeo

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Yearly$120.991 Year
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  • Pro Premium Yearly$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chimeo free?
Chimeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or Chimeo?
Chimeo is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Chimeo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Plex Dash or Chimeo have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor Chimeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Chimeo?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Chimeo every 2 months. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Chimeo on June 10, 2026.

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