Comparison

Plex Dash vs Expiro

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

Expiro

Features
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Never miss an important expiry date again. App keeps track of every document that matters — passports, visas, driving licenses, insurance policies, warranties, subscriptions, and more — so you're always one step ahead of the deadline. Whether it's a passport renewal, a car insurance policy, or a warranty you forgot you had, Expiro sends you smart reminders before your documents expire — giving you time to renew, without the last-minute panic or costly late fees. KEY FEATURES 1-Track All Your Documents in One Place
Add passports, visas, licenses, ID cards, insurance policies, warranties, memberships, and subscriptions — organised and easy to find. 2- Smart Expiry Reminders
Get notified days, weeks, or months before a document expires — customise reminder timing to fit your schedule. 2- App Lock for Privacy
Secure sensitive document details with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. App locks automatically when the app is backgrounded, protecting your information from unauthorised access. 3-Attach Photos & Notes
Snap a photo of your document or add notes for quick reference, right inside the app. 4-Categories & Filters
Sort documents by type, expiry date, or urgency — see what needs your attention first at a glance. 5- Multiple Reminder Alerts
Set more than one reminder per document, so you never miss a renewal deadline even if life gets busy. WHY EXPIRO? Losing track of a document's expiry date can mean fines, travel delays, lapsed insurance coverage, or an expired warranty right when you need it most. Expiro takes the stress out of managing renewals — one simple, secure app for everything that has a deadline. PERFECT FOR:
- Frequent travelers tracking passport & visa expiry
- Families managing multiple IDs and licenses
- Anyone with insurance, warranties, or subscriptions to renew
- Professionals tracking business licenses & certifications Download Expiro today and take control of every deadline — before it takes control of you. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/expiro Terms and conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/expiro/eula-terms-conditions

Screenshots

Plex Dash4 screens
Expiro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Dash at none against Expiro's 4. Plex Dash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Expiro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plex Dash versus Expiro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlex DashExpiro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.Muhammad Ahmad

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

Expiro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plex Dash

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Expiro

Subscriptions3
  • Expiro Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Expiro Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Expiro Yearly Plan1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expiro Lifetime Plan$49.99

Questions

Is Plex Dash free?
Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expiro free?
Expiro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plex Dash or Expiro have ads?
Neither Plex Dash nor Expiro shows ads.

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