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Best Plex Media Server Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Plex, this is the deeper bench. 248+ plex media server apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Plex Media Server Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Plex: Find Movies and TV ShowsPlex: Find Movies and TV ShowsFree4.6★ (138K)YesYesSep 2026
2Plex DashPlex DashFree4.6★ (2.2K)NoNoSep 2026
3PlexampPlexampFree4.7★ (10K)NoYesSep 2026
4Kernel Media ServerKernel Media ServerFree——NoSep 2026
5VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (5.8K)NoNoSep 2026
6Plex PhotosPlex PhotosFree1.3★ (292)NoNoSep 2026
7AirTV: Plex + Jellyfin + IPTVAirTV: Plex + Jellyfin + IPTVFree3.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
8Varys for PlexVarys for PlexFree4.8★ (1.4K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Plex Media Server

Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows#1

Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows by Plex Inc.

Discover What to Watch Next
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😐(138K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#76in Entertainment
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Stream live TV channels, discover new shows, and watch movies on demand for free. Organize your personal media collection and enjoy content from major studios and news partners across various genres. Watch anywhere, on any device, with friends.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great media server
  • 👍 Excellent organization and metadata
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful sync/offline features
  • 👍 Comprehensive device support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing and cluttered UI changes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and content discovery
  • 🔍 Unreliable offline/sync functionality
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
Plex Dash#2

Plex Dash by Plex Inc.

Monitor your Plex Server
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(2.2K ratings)
Free
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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
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Provides detailed server metrics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
  • 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced server management features
  • 🔍 Slow to update or refresh server information
Plexamp#3

Plexamp by Plex Inc.

Fall in love with your music!
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Best player ever
  • 👍 Gorgeous cover flow
  • 👍 Flexible, fun, and friendly
  • 👍 Beautiful app that functions well
  • 👍 Exceptional user interface
  • 👍 Breathes life into music library
  • 👍 Customizable and polished
  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Plex
  • 👍 Intelligent music discovery

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 List by folder is an insult
  • 🐛 Offline music experience not great
  • 🐛 Hopeless tagging
  • 🐛 Can't download full playlists
  • 🐛 Slow downloads
  • 🐛 Buggy when offline
  • 🐛 Limited browsing options for offline music

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FAQ about Plex Media Server

What are the best plex media server apps for iPhone?
Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows tops our plex media server apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 138K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top plex media server apps we rank are free to download, including Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows and Plex Dash.
Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ plex media server apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can watch over 600 channels of free live TV programming, including news, sports, and kids' shows. Additionally, you can stream hundreds of full-length movies from various genres and studios, as well as on-demand TV series. The app also allows you to organize and stream your personal collection of movies and shows.
Yes, Plex allows you to organize your personal collection of movies and TV shows and stream them on any device. To stream personal media, you need to have Plex Media Server version 1.18.3 or higher installed and running.