Comparison

Plex Dash vs Timai

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

Timai

This mobile application allows users to easily track their work hours with seamless integration to the Kimai time tracking system. It offers offline capabilities, automatic synchronization, and detailed reporting to manage your time effectively. The app supports multiple languages and requires a Kimai installation to function.

Highlights
  • Kimai time tracking integration
  • Offline time tracking
  • Automatic synchronization
  • Detailed reports and analytics
  • Cache management
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Timai is the mobile time tracking app for Kimai. FEATURES: • Easy time tracking with Kimai integration • Offline mode: Work without internet connection • Automatic synchronization when connection is restored • Detailed reports and analytics • Cache management for optimal performance • Multi-language: German and English REQUIREMENTS: • Kimai installation (version 0.5.0 or higher) • API token from your Kimai server KIMAI: Kimai is a free open-source time tracking tool for teams and freelancers. Support: Visit our website for help and documentation.

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
Timai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timai at free against Plex Dash's free with in-app purchases. Timai also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Plex Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Timai fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plex Dash versus Timai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashTimai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.Thomas Entner

Customer experience

Plex Dash

All ratings2,151 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.0%

Timai

Written reviews1 reviews
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

Timai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Timai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timai free?
Timai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plex Dash or Timai have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor Timai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Timai?
Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Timai fortnightly. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timai on October 6, 2026.

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