Plex Photos vs CatDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plex Photos
Access and view your personal photo libraries from anywhere. Relive your favorite moments with curated highlights, chronological timelines, and organized library browsing. Requires a Plex Media Server with a photos library.
- Recommended photo highlights
- Chronological timeline view
- Browse by folders and albums
- Access personal media libraries
- Seamless remote viewing
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Important: A Plex Media Server with access to at least one photos library is required to use this application. Plex Photos is your dedicated app for viewing your personal media photo libraries, providing a seamless and intuitive way to relive your favorite moments. Whether you're at home or on the go, Plex Photos lets you access your personal photo collection with ease. Currently Supported Features: - Recommended View: Discover curated highlights from your photo library, bringing your best moments to the forefront. - Timeline View: Explore your photos in a chronological format, making it easy to travel back in time and revisit memories from specific dates. - Library View: Browse through your entire photo collection organized by folders and albums, making it simple to find and view exactly what you're looking for. Note: This is the first Plex Photos release and will receive regular updates over the coming months. We're committed to adding new features, improving performance, and enhancing your overall experience. We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts with us in the forums as we continue to develop and refine the app.
CatDiary
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Your cat’s everyday moments and important care routines—all in one warm, private diary. Cat Diary helps you capture daily photos, remember the little stories behind them, and schedule essential care activities. Save sleepy mornings, unexpected zoomies, dramatic poses, feeding times, vaccinations, vet appointments, and all the moments that make your cat special. CAPTURE YOUR CAT’S STORY • Take photos directly from the app • Choose existing pictures from your photo library • Add multiple photos for the same day • Swipe through each day’s photos in a smooth carousel • Add a personal note and mood to every picture • Browse your memories in the Wall of Cat • Build a photo streak as your diary grows PLAN YOUR CAT’S CARE Use the built-in calendar to schedule important activities for your cat. • Choose any date from the calendar • Set a time and add an optional note • Create feeding and medication reminders • Remember vaccinations and vet appointments • Plan grooming, litter care, and playtime • View upcoming activities in one convenient list • Mark activities as complete and track finished care days • Receive notifications for scheduled reminders when enabled Care categories include Food, Medication, Vaccination, Vet Appointment, Grooming, Litter, Play Time, and custom activities. ADD PERSONALITY TO EVERY PHOTO Give each photo a note or select a mood that matches the moment. Whether your cat is feeling smug, loaf-like, energetic, melted, or ready to be fed, Cat Diary helps you remember more than the picture alone. YOUR MEMORIES, AVAILABLE WHEN YOU SIGN IN Create an account to sync your cat photos, notes, moods, and supported app data. Sign in again on another supported device to continue enjoying your saved diary. MADE FOR YOU WEEKLY REELS Upgrade to Cat Diary Pro and transform the photos you already save into private weekly highlight reels. Cat Diary Pro includes: • Automatically generated weekly reels • Smooth photo transitions • Music and beautifully animated notes • Full-quality reel playback • Easy sharing of your finished reels • A growing library of your cat’s weekly stories • Notifications when a new reel is ready A DIARY THAT GROWS WITH YOUR CAT Follow your photo streak, revisit favorite memories, stay on top of important care activities, and watch everyday moments become a story you can treasure for years. The core Cat Diary experience remains free. Cat Diary Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your App Store account after confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel it from your Store account settings. Start capturing your cutie pie’s story—and caring for every day you share together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plex Photos at none against CatDiary's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CatDiary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Plex Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Plex Photos | CatDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (294 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 294 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plex Inc. | Geekpoint Technologies Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
Plex Photos
Reported bugs
4 issues- Buttons not responding to touch
- Vertical videos shown in landscape
- Photos disappearing or not loading
- Rotation issues causing app freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to sync photos from mobile devices
- Implement HEIC format support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow organizing photos into albums
- Integrate with cloud storage services
CatDiary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plex Photos
No in-app purchases
CatDiary
- Cat Diary Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month









