# Plex Dash vs Folder Fort

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against Folder Fort's 4.0. Plex Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Fort sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | Folder Fort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-fort-cloud-storage/id6759740450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [david buell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880451383) |

## 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


### Folder Fort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-fort-cloud-storage/id6759740450)

Securely store and organize your photos, videos, documents, and important files in the cloud. Automatically back up selected media and access your data from any device. Offers affordable storage plans without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage, File organization, Auto-upload for photos/videos, Access from multiple devices, Affordable storage plans, Backup important files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folder Fort 150GB Cloud Storage | $0.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 250GB Cloud Storage | $1.49 | per month |
| Folder Fort 500GB Cloud Storage | $3.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 1TB Cloud Storage | $5.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 2TB Cloud Storage | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plex Dash free?

Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Folder Fort free?

Folder Fort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or Folder Fort?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Folder Fort averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Plex Dash or Folder Fort have ads?

Neither Plex Dash nor Folder Fort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Folder Fort?

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Folder Fort monthly. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Folder Fort on October 7, 2026.

---

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