Comparison

Accio for Plex vs ArrView

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

Head to head
About

Accio for Plex

This app serves as a native iOS companion for your Seerr server, allowing you to easily browse, search, and request media. It provides detailed information about movies and TV shows, tracks the status of your requests, and sends push notifications for updates. You can also report issues directly to your server administrator.

Highlights
  • Browse and search media
  • Request movies, seasons, or series
  • Track request status
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Report issues to admin
  • Native iOS design
Features
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Accio for Plex is a native iOS companion for your Seerr server, built to make browsing and requesting media fast and effortless from your phone. IMPORTANT: This app connects to a pre-configured Seerr server and requires a Plex account to sign in. It does not function as a standalone application. • Browse and search your media Quickly look up movies and TV shows with detailed info including cast, ratings, and trailers — all pulled directly from your Seerr server. • Request what you want to watch Send requests for movies, seasons, or full series in a few taps. See at a glance what's already available, what's pending, and what's been approved or rejected. • Keep track of request status View your own request history and status updates in one place so you always know what's coming to your server next. • Stay in the loop with push notifications Get notified when your requests are approved, become available, or need attention — no need to keep checking. • Report issues directly Spotted a problem with a movie or episode? Report issues and contact your server admin right from the app. • Built for iOS Accio for Plex is a clean, responsive native app designed to feel at home on iPhone. Fast navigation, familiar patterns, and an experience tuned for quick actions make managing requests painless. Requirements Accio requires access to an existing Seerr server and a Plex account for authentication.

About

ArrView

Features
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ArrView is a fast, native companion app for the self-hosted media tools you already run. Connect to your own Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and NZBHydra servers to check your library and keep an eye on downloads — from the couch or away from home. No account. No tracking. No middleman. ArrView talks directly to your servers, and everything you enter stays on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse your TV series and movies at a glance • See what's downloading and track activity in real time • Connect multiple services and switch between them easily • Designed for both iPhone and iPad EFFORTLESS SETUP • Auto-discover ArrView servers on your network over Bonjour • Or enter any server address and API key directly • Works with plain HTTP on your local network, or HTTPS where your server supports it PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No analytics, ads, or third-party tracking of any kind • API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Your data never leaves your device except to reach the servers you choose REQUIREMENTS ArrView connects to servers that you host and control. You'll need your own running Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, NZBHydra, or ArrView instance and its API key. The app is a client only — it doesn't host or provide any content. — ArrView is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, or NZBHydra projects. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Accio for Plex4 screens
ArrView3 screens

Verdict

The call

Accio for Plex and ArrView are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Accio for Plex versus ArrView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccio for PlexArrView
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSultan AlkhooriPatrick Mcdonald

In-app purchases

None

Accio for Plex

No in-app purchases

None

ArrView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Accio for Plex free?
Accio for Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrView free?
ArrView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Accio for Plex or ArrView have ads?
Neither Accio for Plex nor ArrView shows ads.

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