# Coax vs stashy

The clearest difference is rating: stashy at 4.9 against Coax's 4.3. Coax's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and stashy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

stashy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Coax's written reviews are positive against 82% of stashy's.

Coax ships an update weekly, stashy every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coax | stashy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coax-surf-your-plex-server/id6752622762/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashy/id6754876029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Out to Lunch Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/367527515) | [Daniel Goletz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835467707) |

## 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 |


### stashy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashy/id6754876029)

Access and stream your self-hosted media collection with this native iOS client. Browse, search, and filter your library, with options for offline viewing and a clean, efficient interface. It connects directly to your existing media server.

**Highlights:** Direct GraphQL connection, Integrated media player with HLS, Browse Scenes, Performers, Studios, Galleries, Tags, Advanced search and filtering, Offline content download, Native iOS/iPadOS UI, No third-party tracking

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| stashy+ monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| stashy+ monthly | $12.99 | per year |
| Tip - Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| stashy+ lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coax free?

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

### Is stashy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coax or stashy?

stashy is rated higher. Coax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while stashy averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Coax or stashy have ads?

Neither Coax nor stashy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coax or stashy?

Coax ships an update weekly, and stashy every 8 days. Most recently, Coax was updated on October 25, 2026 and stashy on October 25, 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.*