#1in Watch RecommendationsPlex: Find Movies and TV Shows
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
What is Plex?
Plex is a free app for discovering movies and TV shows, with ratings, reviews, lists and discussions from other users. It offers over 50,000 free on-demand movies and shows, 600+ free live TV channels, and a way to browse connected streaming services such as Netflix, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video from one place. Users can also stream personal media from a Plex Media Server.
Pricing. Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Finding something new to watch from trending titles and ratings
- Watching free on-demand movies and live TV channels
- Keeping a watchlist across streaming services in one app
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Why this app is in S tier
Plex scores 96 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 93, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Plex is the free social and discovery app for movie and TV lovers. Discover your next watch with Plex. Find shows and movies to watch, see what's trending, get ratings and movie reviews from friends you trust, and stream free on-demand movies, shows, and live TV. Connect all your streaming services (including Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more) to Plex to browse them all from one place. If you can stream it, we can find it. Watch over 50,000 free movies and shows across every genre from A24, Paramount, AMC, Magnolia, Relativity, Lionsgate, and more. Your next binge is waiting. Stream 600+ free live TV channels featuring live sports, news, kids’ shows, and more. Save your favorite channels for later or start watching now. Find movies and shows from anywhere, add them to your Plex watchlist, and keep everything you want to watch in one place. Customize your preferences and build a home screen around what you love to watch. Share TV and movie reviews, create lists, and start discussions about the movies and shows you love. Find movies and shows to watch through ratings, movie reviews, and real recommendations from real people - not an algorithm. Enjoy your
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Where else it ranks
- Best Movie Discovery AppsS tier, #2, score 94
- Best Live TV AppsS tier, #3, score 93
- Best TV Streaming AppsS tier, #5, score 94
- Best Movie And TV Streaming AppsS tier, #5, score 95
- Best Video Streaming Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 71
Questions about Plex
Is Plex free to use?
The app is listed as free to download. Some features are supported by interest-based advertising.
Which streaming services can be connected?
Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more. It says connected services can be browsed from one place.
Do I need a Plex Media Server to use the app?
No server is required to watch free movies, shows, and live TV. Streaming personal media requires Plex Media Server version 1.41.2 or higher installed and running. DRM-protected content, ISO disc images, and video_ts folders are not…
Is Plex free?
Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Plex good for?
Plex is built for finding something new to watch from trending titles and ratings, watching free on-demand movies and live TV channels, keeping a watchlist across streaming services in one app. It sits in the watch recommendations list on AppTierList.
Is Plex worth it?
Plex is S tier, ranked #1 of 25 watch recommendation apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 137,884 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Plex compare to IMDb?
Plex is S tier at 96; IMDb is S tier at 89. Plex ranks higher. Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases, IMDb is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Plex updated?
Plex was updated 11 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Watch Recommendations (S tier, #1) · Movie Discovery (S tier, #2) · Live TV (S tier, #3) · TV Streaming (S tier, #5) · Movie And TV Streaming (S tier, #5) · Video Streaming (#66, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 96 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 25
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 137,884
- Recent reviews
- 1.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (11 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Finding something new to watch from trending titles and ratings, Watching free on-demand movies and live TV channels, Keeping a watchlist across streaming services in one app
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 135 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed