Comparison

Play Poster vs Cue for Plex

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

Head to head
About

Play Poster

This app transforms your iPad into a dedicated display for your Plex media server. It showcases full-screen poster art and playback information for currently playing content, and a slideshow of new additions when idle. Enjoy a clean, immersive interface for your entertainment space.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Plex display
  • Full-screen poster art
  • Playback information
  • Idle content slideshow
  • Auto-hiding controls
  • Content refresh
Features
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Transform your iPad into a dedicated Plex display Play Poster turns your iPad into a beautiful companion display for your Plex media server. Whether you have an older iPad looking for a new purpose or want to dedicate a current device, it shows full-screen poster art and information for whatever's currently playing on your Plex server. How it works: • Connects directly to your Plex server (local network or remote) • Displays poster art, title, and playback progress when media is playing • Shows a rotating slideshow of recently added content when idle • Full-screen immersive experience with auto-hiding controls • Updates automatically every 5 seconds Features: • Clean, distraction-free full-screen interface • Support for both movies and TV shows • Tap to show/hide detailed information and summaries • Automatic content refresh every hour • Works with iPadOS 15 and later Perfect for: • Giving older iPads a new dedicated purpose • Second screen setups in home theaters • Displaying current playback in common areas • Adding visual appeal to your entertainment space Setup is simple: Just enter your Plex server URL, port, and authentication token. The app validates your connection before saving, ensuring a smooth experience from the start. Note: Requires an existing Plex Media Server and valid Plex account.

About

Cue for Plex

Browse, search, and play your personal movie and TV show library from your Plex Media Server. Download content for offline viewing and customize playback with audio, subtitle, and quality options. Sync watch activity across Plex Home profiles.

Highlights
  • Browse and search personal Plex libraries
  • Resume watching and track progress
  • Select audio and subtitle tracks
  • Adjust streaming quality
  • Skip intros and credits
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Switch between Plex Home profiles
Features
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Cue brings your Plex movies and shows to iPhone and iPad with rich artwork, thoughtful details, and a player that keeps your video at the center. FIND SOMETHING WORTH WATCHING Browse your libraries, search your selected server, and explore movies, seasons, and episodes. Continue Watching helps you get back to what you started. MAKE EVERY PLAY YOURS Resume where you left off, choose available audio and subtitle tracks, and adjust streaming quality. Skip intros and credits when your Plex server provides the markers. See useful media information without crowding the story. KEEP YOUR HOUSEHOLD IN SYNC Switch between your Plex Home profiles and choose which profile opens on this device. Your library access and watch activity follow the selected profile. TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU On iPhone and iPad, download supported movies and episodes for offline viewing. Choose a download quality, manage your saved titles, and set up rules for shows and seasons. Explore the sample library before signing in, or connect your Plex account to start browsing your own media. Cue requires a Plex account and access to a compatible Plex Media Server to use your personal library. It does not include a commercial movie or television catalog. Playback, available tracks, remote access, and downloads depend on your media, server capabilities and permissions, device, and network. Downloads are available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Play Poster4 screens
Cue for Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cue for Plex at daily against Play Poster's every 4 months. Play Poster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Play Poster against 5.0 for Cue for Plex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Poster ships an update every 4 months, Cue for Plex daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Play Poster versus Cue for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay PosterCue for Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJudeWorksLVL35 LLC

Customer experience

Play Poster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cue for Plex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Play Poster

No in-app purchases

None

Cue for Plex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play Poster free?
Play Poster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cue for Plex free?
Cue for Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Play Poster or Cue for Plex?
Play Poster and Cue for Plex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Play Poster or Cue for Plex have ads?
Neither Play Poster nor Cue for Plex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Play Poster or Cue for Plex?
Play Poster ships an update every 4 months, and Cue for Plex daily. Most recently, Play Poster was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cue for Plex on November 1, 2026.

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