# Plex Dash vs Chimeo

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | Chimeo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimeo/id6752923142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [Jedidiah Crisp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833588128) |

## 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


### Chimeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimeo/id6752923142)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $120.99 | per year |
| Pro Premium Yearly | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*