Best Media Server Monitor Apps

187+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the media server monitor category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 187+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Media Server Monitor Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Plex DashPlex DashFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesNoJul 2026
2VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (5.5K)NoNoJul 2026
3Remote for TautulliRemote for TautulliFree4.8★ (2.3K)NoYesJul 2026
4PRTG - MonitoringPRTG - MonitoringFree4.8★ (2K)NoNoJul 2026
5Jellyfin MobileJellyfin MobileFree4.1★ (344)NoNoJul 2026
6Varys for PlexVarys for PlexFree4.8★ (1.4K)NoYesJul 2026
7Ping Monitor - Server StatusPing Monitor - Server StatusFree2.3★ (6)NoYesJun 2026
8PA Server Monitor for iPhonePA Server Monitor for iPhoneFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Media Server Monitor

Plex Dash#1

Plex Dash by Plex Inc.

Monitor your Plex Server
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeAds
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Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for monitoring server status
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access to server information
  • 💡 Ability to change artwork remotely
  • 🔒 Works seamlessly with Plex account

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
  • 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
VLC media player#2

VLC media player by VideoLAN

Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.7😐(5.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#40in Photo & Video
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Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Plays everything
  • 👍 Great for offline media
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Convenient file transfer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing UI/UX
Remote for Tautulli#3

Remote for Tautulli by Tobias Fonfara

Monitor your Plex Media Server
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access and manage your Plex Media Server data remotely. Monitor streams, view media details, and track user activity. Offers advanced features like notifications and statistics in its Pro version.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great way to stay on top of Plex
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 📊 Provides useful insights and statistics
  • 💯 Excellent companion app for Tautulli

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

More Media Server Monitor apps to explore

4
PRTG - Monitoring
PRTG - Monitoring
PRTG - Monitoring
App for PRTG Network Monitor
Free

Monitor your network performance remotely with this client for PRTG Network Monitor. Receive push notifications for alarms, check status via a widget, and view detailed charts and reports on your iOS device.

Network monitoring on iPhone/iPadPush notifications for alarmsToday Widget for quick status
📊 Productivity
(2K)
free
5
Jellyfin Mobile
Jellyfin Mobile
Jellyfin Mobile
Your media, on your terms
Free

Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

Stream personal media collectionsAccess audio, video, and photosUser-friendly interface
🎬 Entertainment
(344)
free
6
Varys for Plex
Varys for Plex
Varys for Plex
Monitor your Plex Media Server
Free

Monitor your Plex Media Server's activity and health. View current streams, running conversions, and detailed media information. Manage users, libraries, and server updates with advanced features available in the Pro version.

Monitor current streams and conversionsView detailed media informationManage users and libraries
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Ping Monitor - Server Status
Ping Monitor - Server Status
Ping Monitor - Server Status
Network & Server Health Check
Free

Continuously track the performance of websites, servers, and network devices in real-time. Get instant updates without manual refreshes and ensure your online services are always available and responsive. Offers background monitoring and content verification for advanced checks.

Monitor Pings & URLsReal-time & concurrent monitoringBackground Monitoring (Pro)
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
8
PA Server Monitor for iPhone
PA Server Monitor for iPhone
PA Server Monitor for iPhone
by Power Admin LLC
Free

Monitor your server's health remotely with this mobile application. Connect to your existing installation to view servers, monitors, charts, and alerts. Acknowledge alerts directly from your device for quick management.

Remote server monitoringView servers and monitorsAccess charts and alerts
💼 Business
(4)
free
9
System Status: hw monitor
System Status: hw monitor
System Status: hw monitor
CPU,battery,disk usage info
Free

Monitor your device's core performance metrics with this utility app. It provides real-time information on battery status, disk usage, CPU load, and network connections. Customize your view with light or dark themes and receive instant updates on system changes.

Graphical battery level displayDisk usage monitoringReal-time CPU usage
🔧 Utilities
(2.4K)
ad-supported
10
Pulseway
Pulseway
Pulseway
Making IT Heroes
Free

Securely monitor and manage your IT systems from any mobile device. Get real-time status updates, receive instant alerts for issues, and resolve problems remotely. Supports Windows, Linux, and Mac, offering comprehensive control over your infrastructure.

Remote system monitoringReal-time status alertsSystem management and control
📊 Productivity
(615)
freemium
11
Media Station X
Media Station X
Media Station X
Your custom media pages
Free

Create and customize your own media pages with videos, audio, images, text, and links. This app allows you to build personalized content or access shared media from others. It's a white-label solution that supports various media playback features.

Create custom media pagesPlay videos and audio in playlistsDisplay images in slideshows
📷 Photo & Video
(27)
free
12
System Status Pro: hw monitor
System Status Pro: hw monitor
System Status Pro: hw monitor
CPU,battery,memory usage info
$3.99

Monitor your iPhone and iPad's performance with detailed insights into CPU, memory, disk, battery, and network usage. View real-time graphs, hardware specs, and system details. Export data via email or AirPrint.

Real-time CPU usage monitoringDetailed memory and disk usageBattery level and estimated work time
🔧 Utilities
(5.3K)
paid
13
Icarus - Media Manager
Icarus - Media Manager
Icarus - Media Manager
Media Management, Elevated
Free

Consolidate all your media management services into a single, intuitive application. Monitor requests, track releases, and view live streams from various connected platforms. Access and manage your media setup remotely with real-time notifications.

Unified dashboard for requests and releasesSeamless integration with Sonarr, Radarr, Overseerr, TautulliReal-time notifications for media events
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
14
incy
incy
incy
Your network, your control
Free

This app provides engineers and system administrators with a streamlined way to connect to their servers from Apple devices. It offers features like automatic updates, real-time monitoring, and detailed traffic statistics for seamless remote access.

Import configurations via links/subscriptionsAutomatic server list updatesReal-time connection quality monitoring
🔧 Utilities
(246)
free
15
Device Monitor²
Device Monitor²
Device Monitor²
System activity info
Free

This app provides comprehensive system activity information for Apple devices, including detailed insights into hardware, sensors, and network status. It offers privacy controls, customizable widgets, and advanced testing and reporting features through optional in-app purchases.

Detailed device informationSensor access and privacy controlCustomizable widgets
🛠️ Developer Tools
(9.1K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Hosts Monitor
Hosts Monitor
Hosts Monitor
Ping, Ports and URLs Monitor
Free

Monitor network devices, servers, and websites with ping, port scanning, and URL checks. Easily diagnose issues and keep an eye on your network's performance, even in the background. Ideal for network administrators and anyone needing to track online services.

Monitor Ports, Pings, and URLsStore Hosts and Services ListsBackground Monitoring (Premium)
🔧 Utilities
(10)
freemium
17
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
SmartStor Fusion Stream DLNA Digital Media App
by PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC.
Free

Stream and manage music, pictures, and videos from various digital media servers on your local network. Control playback devices and create custom playlists. Supports multitasking for seamless content enjoyment.

DLNA Digital Media PlayerDigital Media ControllerUpload/Download content
🎬 Entertainment
(356)
free
18
Coax - Surf your Plex Server
Coax - Surf your Plex Server
Coax - Surf your Plex Server
Relax with Coax
Free

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.

On-device Plex library channel surfingZero-setup integrationAutomatic channel guide generation
🎬 Entertainment
(37)
free
19
OPlayer Lite - media player
OPlayer Lite - media player
OPlayer Lite - media player
video file manager
Free

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It also offers robust file management, network streaming capabilities, and playback customization options.

Plays all video/audio formatsNetwork streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA)Adjustable playback speed
🔧 Utilities
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
QTAKE Monitor
QTAKE Monitor
QTAKE Monitor
by IN2CORE s.r.o.
Free

Transforms multiple devices into wireless on-set monitors for video production. Enables real-time multi-camera monitoring, communication with the operator, and collaborative metadata editing. Offers a low-latency viewing experience for both 2D and immersive 3D content.

Wireless on-set monitoring for up to 160 devicesMulti-camera monitoring and TALKBACK communicationLow latency streaming with QTAKE STREAM Module
📷 Photo & Video
(8)
free

FAQ about Media Server Monitor

What are the best media server monitor apps for iPhone?
Plex Dash tops our media server monitor apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top media server monitor apps we rank are free to download, including Plex Dash and VLC media player.
Plex Dash shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 187+ media server monitor apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Plex Dash is a tool designed to provide real-time monitoring and management for your Plex Media Server. It allows you to see current stream activity, track DVR recordings and conversions, and monitor server resources like bandwidth and CPU usage.
Key features include real-time playback status across all your servers, detailed graphs of bandwidth and server resources, insights into top media items and individual user history, the ability to browse and change artwork, refresh libraries, and inspect detailed media information. You can also access raw server logs if needed.