Plex vs BritBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plex
Stream live TV channels, discover new shows, and watch movies on demand for free. Organize your personal media collection and enjoy content from major studios and news partners across various genres. Watch anywhere, on any device, with friends.
- Stream 600+ free live TV channels
- Watch free movies from major studios
- On-demand TV series streaming
- Organize and stream personal media
- Watch news from global partners
- Discover new shows and movies
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Watch Live TV free and TV series you know and love on Plex. Discover brand new shows and enjoy on-demand TV channels, all in one place. Watch TV anywhere, on any device, together with your friends! Stream movies easily with Plex. Watch your favorite movies from A24, Warner Brothers, MGM, Lionsgate and more! Enjoy hundreds of free, full-length movies from every genre: anime movies, children's movies, documentaries, and much more. Dive into over 600 channels of top TV programming such as FOX Sports, PBS Antiques Roadshow, and more! Explore favorites like True Crime Now, Game Show Central, and TED when you download Plex today. Watch news from over 190 global publishing partners, including CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, and top local news sources for over 80% of markets in the U.S. Plex also lets you organize your personal collection of movies and TV shows and find new recommendations. Stream TV, movies and more with Plex. PLEX FEATURES: Live TV Streaming: - Stream Live TV with access to 600+ channels of free live programming - Discover live channels for everyone in the family: Watch kid shows, news, sports, and more - Watch the news with CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, local news channels and more Watch Movies Anywhere: - Watch movies online or offline, anytime - Stream movies from your favorite studios, all for free - Full movies of all categories: Children’s movies, anime movies, new movies and more TV On-Demand: - Stream on demand TV shows instantly - Watch TV series favorites or find something new for the whole family - Watch TV shows anywhere, on any device Plex Media: - Organize your collection of video movies and shows and discover new ones - Store your personal media such as movies and shows, and stream them on any device Download today and start streaming, with Plex. Note: Streaming personal media requires Plex Media Server version 1.18.3 and higher installed and running to stream to other devices. DRM-protected content, ISO disc images, and video_ts folders are not supported. Some features of this app are supported by interest-based advertising, to learn more about this and your choices regarding it visit the Plex Privacy Policy. The app offers (but does not require) a Plex Pass In-App Purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in your iTunes Account at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, charged at the same rate for renewals. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. See the terms of service at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/plex-terms-of-service/
BritBox
Stream the largest collection of British television, including exclusive new series and fan-favorite dramas and mysteries. Enjoy weekly premieres and a vast library of content from BBC and other British broadcasters. Access your favorite shows ad-free across multiple devices.
- Largest collection of British TV
- Exclusive new series and seasons
- Ad-free streaming
- Weekly premieres
- Vast library of genres
- Agatha Christie collection
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Created by BBC, BritBox allows you to stream the largest collection of British TV — all in one place and blissfully ad-free. Try it free with a 7-day trial. Choose from an unmatched collection featuring quite the variety of mysteries, dramas, comedies, lifestyle, documentaries and more. With BritBox, you’ll get: • Weekly premieres including new and exclusive series, so there’s always more to watch • The newest seasons of fan favorites like Father Brown, Shetland, Death in Paradise, Silent Witness and more • Exclusive Original series like The Lady, Riot Women, Outrageous, Ludwig, Lynley, and Blue Lights • The Essential Agatha Christie Collection, featuring BritBox Original adaptations including Towards Zero and Murder is Easy, plus full series of classics like Marple, Poirot, and more Download the BritBox app and start streaming today! Please note payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of subscription. Contact us at support@britbox.com if you are experiencing any issues or have feedback. BritBox Privacy Policy: https://www.britbox.com/privacy BritBox Terms of Use: https://www.britbox.com/terms-and-conditions Please also refer to the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BritBox at none against Plex's shown. Plex's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (138K vs 19K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Plex sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BritBox sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plex against 4.6 for BritBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex has 138K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Plex's written reviews are positive against 23% of BritBox's.
Plex ships an update every 2 weeks, BritBox monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Plex | BritBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (138K ratings) | 4.6 (19K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138K — better | 19K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #79 | #51 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Plex Inc. | BritBox, LLC |
Customer experience
Plex
BritBox
User reviews
Plex
From 138K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great media server
- 👍 Excellent organization and metadata
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful sync/offline features
- 👍 Comprehensive device support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing and cluttered UI changes
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and content discovery
- 🔍 Unreliable offline/sync functionality
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
BritBox
From 19K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Variety of shows
- 🎬 Excellent classic British TV shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 🔀 Issues with resume/continue watching
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 📺 Subpar video playback experience
Bugs and requests
Plex
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to connect to local server
- Synced content disappearing or not playing
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
- Metadata and library organization issues
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Improved playlist management
- Better Chromecast and subtitle support
- Customizable home screen and navigation
- Seamless integration with audio/video apps
- Simplified server setup and maintenance
BritBox
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Streaming issues and errors
- Login problems and account sync issues
- Chromecast/casting problems
Requested features
5 requests- Option to turn off auto-play next episode
- Ability to customize subtitles/closed captions
- Better episode tracking and resume functionality
- Improved search and browsing experience
- Separate user profiles
In-app purchases
Plex
- Monthly Remote Watch Pass14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Monthly Remote Watch Pass3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Monthly Plex Pass$6.991 Month
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- Yearly Remote Watch Pass14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly Remote Watch Pass3 Months trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly Plex Pass$69.991 Year
- iOS App Activation (enable streaming playback on iOS devices)$4.99
- Lifetime Plex Pass$979.00
BritBox
- Monthly US Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Monthly US Subscription$10.991 Month
- Monthly CA Subscription$10.991 Month
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- Monthly CA Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- BritBox Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Annual CA Subscription$109.991 Year
- BritBox Annual Subscription7 Days trial$109.991 Year
- Annual CA Subscription7 Days trial$109.991 Year
- Annual US Subscription$109.991 Year
- Annual US Subscription7 Days trial$109.991 Year
- BritBox Premier Annual$149.991 Year









