# Coax vs Multiview App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coax at free against Multiview App's free with in-app purchases. Coax also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 64%) and device support (5 vs 3). Multiview App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Coax against 4.3 for Multiview App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Coax's written reviews are positive against 64% of Multiview App's.

Coax ships an update every 8 days, Multiview App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coax | Multiview App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coax-surf-your-plex-server/id6752622762/reviews) | **[4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiview-app/id6753928061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Out to Lunch Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/367527515) | [Henzelmann Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845757502) |

## What reviewers say

### Coax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coax-surf-your-plex-server/id6752622762)

Experience your Plex media library like a traditional cable TV experience. This app automatically generates channels from your existing content, allowing you to randomly discover movies and shows without the pressure of choosing.

**Highlights:** On-device Plex library channel surfing, Zero-setup integration, Automatic channel guide generation, Customizable channel categories (genre, decade, actor, etc.), Create channels from Plex Collections, Unify TV and movie libraries, Adjustable number of channels

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 1st Week Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual - 1st Week Free | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |


### Multiview App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiview-app/id6753928061)

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4), HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support, Customizable grid layouts, Smart audio switching, Favorite channels and layout presets, Fullscreen mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiview Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coax free?

Coax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Multiview App free?

Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coax or Multiview App?

Multiview App is rated higher. Coax averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Multiview App averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do Coax or Multiview App have ads?

Neither Coax nor Multiview App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coax or Multiview App?

Coax ships an update every 8 days, and Multiview App every 4 days. Most recently, Coax was updated on September 22, 2026 and Multiview App on September 11, 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.*