RoleCall! vs Strimr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoleCall!
Enhance your Plex media library with detailed movie information, cast profiles, and real-time session monitoring. Discover actor biographies, filmographies, and enjoy a visually rich interface with automatic updates. Simple setup requires only your Plex server IP and credentials.
- Real-time Plex session monitoring
- Rich movie details and posters
- Detailed actor profiles with IMDb integration
- Automatic background updates
- Simple Plex server IP setup
- Modern SwiftUI interface
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RoleCall! transforms how you explore your Plex media library with rich title details and comprehensive cast information. Enhanced Viewing Experience • See what's currently playing on your Plex server • Rich details with posters, summaries, and ratings • Works with movies and TV — episodes show the series name, season, and episode • Tap any cast member for a detailed actor profile • Beautiful dynamic backgrounds drawn from poster colors Powerful Cast Discovery • The Movie Database (TMDB) integration for cast and crew • Actor biographies, birthplace, and career information • High-quality professional headshots and photo galleries • Complete filmographies with ratings and release years • Seamless navigation between titles and actors Go Deeper on Any Title • Overview, tagline, age rating, genres, and keywords • Trailers and clips • Directors, writers, and full cast — plus guest stars on episodes • Production companies, budget, and box office • Collections and recommendations for what to watch next • Where to Watch — streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region Simple Setup • Just enter your Plex server IP address • Login with your existing Plex credentials • Works with any Plex Media Server • Works out of the box with no API key — RoleCall falls back to the details your Plex server already provides • Add a free TMDB API Read Access Token in Settings to unlock biographies, filmographies, artwork, trailers, keywords, and streaming availability Secure & Reliable • Secure authentication with Plex.tv, including MFA support • Your TMDB token is verified before it's saved and stored in the iOS Keychain • Your saved login is validated automatically on launch • Network connectivity handling and error recovery • Self-signed certificate support for external servers • Remove your key or clear cached data at any time from Settings Modern SwiftUI Interface • Clean, intuitive design with dynamic themes • Pull-to-refresh for up-to-date sessions • Smooth navigation and responsive layout • Cached results, so revisiting a title loads instantly • Runs on iPhone and iPad Perfect For • Plex users wanting enhanced title information • Film and TV enthusiasts who love exploring cast details • Anyone seeking richer media browsing than standard Plex apps • Users who want session monitoring capabilities Key Features • Active session monitoring • Comprehensive server capabilities view • Movie, series, and episode metadata with cast and crew • Actor detail pages with photos, biographies, and filmographies • Demo mode for trying the app without a Plex server • No configuration files to manage Technical Requirements • iOS 15.0 or later • Network access to your Plex Media Server • Valid Plex account credentials • Internet connection for TMDB data • Optional: a free TMDB API Read Access Token Transform your Plex experience today with RoleCall! — where every movie and episode becomes a gateway to discovering amazing talent and stories! This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Strimr
Stream your Plex media library with a streamlined, native interface. Discover content easily with rich details, customizable navigation, and smart playback features for uninterrupted viewing. Enjoy offline downloads and collaborative watch parties.
- Plex server connection
- Customizable library visibility
- Hubs-based browsing
- Multiple playback engines
- Resume playback & skip features
- Offline downloads
- Watch Together feature
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Strimr brings your Plex library into a focused, native experience built for effortless discovery and playback. Connect to your server, explore hubs and rich details, fine-tune what you see, and enjoy a modern player packed with powerful playback features across Apple devices. Key features: - Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac - Server and Plex Home profile selection - Customizable library visibility and navigation order - Hubs-based browsing, rich details, and filtered search - Advanced playback with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, chapter navigation, thumbnail scrubbing, and audio/subtitle controls - Resume playback, automatic intro & credits skipping - Collections and playlists - SharePlay - Seerr integration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoleCall! at 100% against Strimr's 0%. RoleCall! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Strimr's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RoleCall! ships an update every 6 weeks, Strimr every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoleCall! | Strimr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Hamiter | Thomas Vandemeulebroucke |
Customer experience
RoleCall!
Strimr
In-app purchases
RoleCall!
No in-app purchases
Strimr
No in-app purchases








