Plex Dash vs Klypp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time playback status
- DVR recording monitoring
- Bandwidth and resource graphs
- Top media and user history
- Artwork management
- Library refresh
- Server log inspection
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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.
Klypp
This app helps you organize and manage files on your personal media server. Monitor file transfers, view progress and estimated time of arrival, and maintain a tidy personal library without relying on external catalogs or downloads.
- Connects to personal media servers
- Organizes owned or licensed files
- Monitors file transfers
- Displays transfer progress and ETA
- Keeps personal library tidy
- No third-party catalogs or downloads
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Your files. Your server. Your control. Klypp puts your files, media library, and home server in your pocket. Upload and organize files, monitor processing, and run your own custom scripts from your iPhone or iPad. Klypp requires Klypp Server. Your server does the work, and the mobile app lets you manage it from anywhere. EASY SERVER CONNECTION Install Klypp Server, choose your folders, and sign in. Klypp connects your mobile device to your server without router port forwarding, VPN setup, dynamic DNS, or manual API keys. Use Klypp with local drives, mounted storage, and network shares. No separate media platform is required. MANAGE YOUR FILES AND MEDIA • Upload videos, photos, and other files through the native iOS Files picker • Organize and move supported media across your storage locations • Monitor processing queues and transfer progress, speed, and estimated time remaining • Pause and resume the server’s file mover • Review recently processed media and completed transfers • Keep your media folders structured and easy to browse YOUR SERVER, YOUR SCRIPTS Turn your own server scripts into actions you can run from your phone. Run backups, manage services, check storage, or automate maintenance routines. • Launch configured scripts with a tap • Set and adjust schedules from the mobile app • Review run history, results, and script output • Receive push notifications for failures or both successful and failed runs • Tap a notification to open the script results Configure scripts on your server, then run and schedule them from your iPhone or iPad. Scripts use the access and permissions available to your Klypp Server. KEEP UP WITH YOUR COLLECTION • Track upcoming TV episodes based on your library • Browse upcoming digital movie releases • Add movie reminders and view them alongside your upcoming episodes • Find missed media and dismiss unwanted reminders • Review recently processed movies, shows, and music MAKE YOUR DASHBOARD YOUR OWN Choose which sections appear on your home dashboard and arrange them in the order you prefer. Available sections include My Media Today, Missed Media, Recently Converted, Digital Movie Releases, and Upcoming Music. GETTING STARTED 1. Install Klypp Server on a supported Windows, macOS, Linux, or Docker setup. 2. Choose the folders and storage locations you want it to manage. 3. Sign in with your Klypp account on the server and mobile app. 4. Start managing your files and server tasks from your iPhone or iPad. Klypp Server is required; the mobile app does not work on its own. Server downloads and setup instructions are available at https://www.klyppedit.com. YOUR MEDIA, YOUR CONTROL Klypp helps you manage files you already own or are licensed to use. It does not provide third-party media downloads, streaming catalogs, or unauthorized access to media. Digital release listings and reminders provide information and tracking only; they do not download or unlock content. Some features require Klypp Pro. Upload limits depend on your plan and connection mode. Privacy Policy: https://www.klyppedit.com/privacy/index.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Dash at none against Klypp's 3. Plex Dash also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Klypp's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Klypp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plex Dash against 4.7 for Klypp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Plex Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Klypp's.
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Klypp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plex Dash | Klypp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plex Inc. | Klypp LLC |
Customer experience
Plex Dash
Klypp
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
Klypp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plex Dash
No in-app purchases
Klypp
- Klypp Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Klypp Pro 3-Month$7.993 Months
- Klypp Pro Annual$12.991 Year









