# Coax vs BingeBrowse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coax at 77% against BingeBrowse's 0%. Coax also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (42 vs 8). BingeBrowse's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BingeBrowse sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BingeBrowse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coax has 42 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Coax's written reviews are positive against 0% of BingeBrowse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coax ships an update weekly, BingeBrowse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coax | BingeBrowse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coax-surf-your-plex-server/id6752622762/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingebrowse/id6797298126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Out to Lunch Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/367527515) | [Oliver Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797298129) |

## 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 |


### BingeBrowse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingebrowse/id6797298126)

Experience a nostalgic 3D video store to discover movies and shows across your streaming services. Browse aisles, pick up cases for synopses and trailers, and seamlessly transition to your chosen platform. Features include regional content, search, saved lists, and a family-friendly filter.

**Highlights:** Walkable 3D video store experience, Regional streaming service integration, Search, saved lists, and sharing, Family View content filter, Personal media library connection, Customizable visual themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Store | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $7.99 | one-time |
| XL Store | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $12.99 | one-time |
| XXL Store | $13.99 | one-time |
| Gems for your look | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Store | $17.49 | one-time |
| 2,000 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coax free?

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

### Is BingeBrowse free?

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

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

BingeBrowse is rated higher. Coax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while BingeBrowse averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Coax or BingeBrowse have ads?

Neither Coax nor BingeBrowse shows ads.

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

Coax ships an update weekly, and BingeBrowse every 3 days. Most recently, Coax was updated on October 28, 2026 and BingeBrowse on October 29, 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.*