# MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plex Dash at 2.2K against MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite's 55. Plex Dash also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 81% positive.

MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite ships an update every 4 months, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeymote-music-remote-lite/id415545089/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Tofall](https://appshunter.io/developer/406419205) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeymote-music-remote-lite/id415545089)

Control your music playback wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. This app connects to your PC via WiFi, allowing you to manage playback, view song details, and control playlists for popular media players.

**Highlights:** Wireless playback control, Display song information and cover art, View and control playlists, Set song ratings, Easy setup via WiFi

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Works well with AIMP
- 👍 Controls music playback
- 👍 Good remote control functionality
- 👍 Works with Winamp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and drops
- 🐛 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Doesn't connect with MediaMonkey 5
- 🐛 UI bugs and not updating
- 🐛 Volume control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Loses connection frequently
- Doesn't reconnect automatically
- UI doesn't update
- Volume control not working
- Doesn't connect with MediaMonkey 5

**Requested features**

- Switch between playlists
- Search media library
- Save password
- Manage playlists
- Balance audio flux to external speakers


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite free?

MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plex Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite or Plex Dash?

MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, MonkeyMote Music Remote Lite was updated on October 26, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 29, 2026.

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