# AiMaster vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plex Dash at 81% against AiMaster's 29%. Plex Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 32). AiMaster's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AiMaster's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

AiMaster ships an update every 2 months, Plex Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiMaster | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimaster/id668985791/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASUSTOR Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563855443) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### AiMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimaster/id668985791)

Manage your network-attached storage devices remotely from your mobile device. This app offers comprehensive control over NAS setup, services, settings, and system monitoring. It also provides features for backup management and device location.

**Highlights:** One-click NAS initialization, Remote control of multiple NAS devices, Manage services and apps, Monitor system resources, Real-time system notifications, Backup job management, Find and wake up NAS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 AiMaster free?

AiMaster 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, AiMaster or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. AiMaster averages 2.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do AiMaster or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither AiMaster nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AiMaster or Plex Dash?

AiMaster ships an update every 2 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, AiMaster was updated on October 4, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 5, 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.*