Comparison

Strimr vs Dusk for Plex

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Plex server connection
  • Customizable library visibility
  • Hubs-based browsing
  • Multiple playback engines
  • Resume playback & skip features
  • Offline downloads
  • Watch Together feature
Features
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Strimr brings your Plex and Jellyfin libraries into a focused, native experience built for effortless discovery and playback. Connect one or several servers, browse everything from a unified home, 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 - Plex and Jellyfin support, with multiple servers at once and a unified home, libraries, and search - Strimr profiles with optional PIN, plus Plex Home users - Customizable home rows, library visibility, and navigation order - Hubs-based browsing, rich details, and filtered search - Advanced playback with HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, and DTS - Chapter navigation, thumbnail scrubbing, audio/subtitle controls, and external subtitle search - Playback quality selection and multiple versions - Downloads with offline mode - Live TV - Resume playback, autoplay next episode, and automatic intro & credits skipping - Collections, playlists, and favorites - SharePlay - Seerr integration Strimr requires your own Plex or Jellyfin media server. Strimr is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex Inc. or the Jellyfin project. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

Dusk for Plex

A native client for managing and playing media from your personal Plex servers. It offers a fast, ad-free experience with advanced playback features and robust library browsing. Enjoy seamless streaming across multiple devices with enhanced subtitle and audio controls.

Highlights
  • Plays all media formats directly
  • Advanced subtitle and audio track control
  • Skip intro/credits, auto-play next episode
  • Offline playback and AI upscaling
  • Cross-library search and full metadata
  • Multi-server support
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
Features
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A native Plex client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. A fast, focused player for people who run their own Plex servers and want a client that gets out of the way. Your libraries, front and center. No ads, no promoted content, no upsells. PLAYS EVERYTHING A playback engine handles virtually any format — MKV, HEVC, 4K, DTS, TrueHD, PGS subtitles, SRT, ASS, and more. All direct play, zero transcoding overhead on your server. SUBTITLE & AUDIO CONTROL Switch tracks on the fly during playback. Set preferred languages globally so Dusk auto-selects the right tracks every time. Supports forced-only subtitle mode. SMART PLAYBACK - Skip Intro & Credits with a single tap or auto-skip - Continuous playback with auto-play next episode - "Are you still watching?" passout protection - Offline Playback (Downloads) - AI Upscaling - TVOS App - Resume anywhere, synced through your Plex server - Picture in Picture on iOS and iPadOS BROWSE YOUR LIBRARY - Continue Watching and Recently Added on the home screen - Genre filtering and sorting - Cross-library search with real-time results - Full metadata: movies, shows, seasons, episodes, cast MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT Connect to multiple Plex servers and switch between them. PRIVACY FIRST Dusk collects nothing. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking. The app talks only to your Plex server. OPEN SOURCE Fully open-source under GPLv3. Inspect the code, build it yourself, contribute, or fork it. Dusk is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Plex, Inc. in any way. Plex and all related trademarks are the property of Plex, Inc. EULA Dusk Supporter is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and yearly options are available; the price is shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Every feature in Dusk stays free either way. Privacy Policy: https://getdusk.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strimr4 screens
Dusk for Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dusk for Plex at 80% against Strimr's 33%. Dusk for Plex also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). Strimr's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Dusk for Plex sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Strimr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strimr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Strimr's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dusk for Plex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strimr ships an update every 11 days, Dusk for Plex every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strimr versus Dusk for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrimrDusk for Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VandemeulebrouckeMarvin von Rappard

Customer experience

Strimr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Dusk for Plex

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Strimr

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dusk for Plex

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Generous$9.99
  • Legendary$19.99
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  • Patron$49.99

Questions

Is Strimr free?
Strimr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dusk for Plex free?
Dusk for Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strimr or Dusk for Plex?
Strimr is rated higher. Strimr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dusk for Plex averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Strimr or Dusk for Plex have ads?
Neither Strimr nor Dusk for Plex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strimr or Dusk for Plex?
Strimr ships an update every 11 days, and Dusk for Plex every 4 days. Most recently, Strimr was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dusk for Plex on November 5, 2026.

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