# THX tune vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against THX tune's 3.7. Plex Dash also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 55%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). THX tune's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of THX tune's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

THX tune ships an update every 3 months, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THX tune | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thx-tune-up/id592624594/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THX Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/592624597) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### THX tune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thx-tune-up/id592624594)

Optimize your home theater setup with custom video and audio tests. This app guides you through adjusting picture settings like brightness and color, and verifies speaker connections for immersive sound.

**Highlights:** Video test patterns, Picture settings adjustment, Audio tests, Speaker phase check, Interactive tutorials, Color and tint calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for calibrating TV picture
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for novice and enthusiast users
- 🔊 Good for audio calibration
- 🎥 Helpful test patterns and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Limited functionality without HDMI connection
- 🔍 Inaccurate color calibration
- 🔇 Limited audio calibration options
- 🕰️ App hasn't been updated in years

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Test patterns not displaying on TV
- Audio issues with Chromecast
- Incompatible with OLED TVs
- Inaccurate color and tint adjustments

**Requested features**

- Support for 4K and HDR content
- Expanded audio calibration options
- Dedicated app for Apple TV
- More comprehensive calibration tools
- Regular updates to support new devices


### 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 THX tune free?

THX tune 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, THX tune or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. THX tune averages 3.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do THX tune or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither THX tune nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THX tune or Plex Dash?

THX tune ships an update every 3 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, THX tune was updated on October 14, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 18, 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.*