Comparison

GoodSync vs Now Playing for Plex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoodSync

Access and manage files on your desktop computers from your mobile device. Upload files and folders to your desktop or use your phone to carry and sync files between multiple computers.

Highlights
  • Explore desktop files
  • View desktop files
  • Download desktop files
  • Upload files and folders
  • Sync files between desktops
  • File transfer via WiFi/cellular
Features
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Explore, View, Download files from your desktop computers running GoodSync Connect. Upload files and entire folders from desktop to your device. Using included Server, you can also make files on your phone accessible to GoodSync and GoodSync Explorer on desktop. File transfer works via WiFi or cellular network, automatically selecting the fastest path. Uses: • Client: View and Download files located on any of your Mac or Windows desktops. • Client: Desktops must be running GoodSync Connect. • Server: Backup important files from desktop to iPhone/iPad. • Server: Use iOS device to carry and sync files between several desktops.

About

Now Playing for Plex

Features
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Now Playing for Plex is a clean, lightweight dashboard for your own Plex Media Server. Open the app and instantly see what is currently playing, including artwork, playback status, progress, remaining time, estimated end time, player name, and active user. It is designed for quick local monitoring with a simple, modern interface. The app can search your local network for a Plex server automatically, or you can enter the server address manually. If your Plex server requires authentication, you can add your Plex token securely. Features: - View current Plex playback in real time - See poster artwork, title, year, user, and player - Track playback progress and remaining time - Check the estimated end time - Automatic local Plex server discovery - Optional Plex token support - Adjustable refresh interval - Clean dark interface designed for iPhone - Multiple app languages Now Playing for Plex is ideal if you want a simple way to monitor your home Plex server from your iPhone. Now Playing for Plex does not provide or host any media content. The app only connects to the user’s own Plex Media Server on the local network and displays playback metadata, artwork, progress, player name, and user name returned by that server. All content is provided by the user’s own Plex setup. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex. Plex is a trademark of its respective owner.

Screenshots

GoodSync4 screens
Now Playing for Plex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GoodSync at Free against Now Playing for Plex's $0.99. GoodSync also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

GoodSync is free to download; Now Playing for Plex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoodSync versus Now Playing for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodSyncNow Playing for Plex
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiber Systems, Inc.Jaroslav Safar

In-app purchases

None

GoodSync

No in-app purchases

None

Now Playing for Plex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodSync free?
GoodSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now Playing for Plex free?
Now Playing for Plex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodSync or Now Playing for Plex have ads?
Neither GoodSync nor Now Playing for Plex shows ads.

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