Reviews of Dispatch

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List of user reviews and ratings for Dispatch

Total ratings

3.85 (Rating count: 312)

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Review summary

Dispatch is a promising Android TV launcher highly favored by Plex users for its seamless integration and attractive UI. The developer is responsive and frequently updates the app. However, multiple users report app instability including crashes and freezing, performance lag especially on Nvidia Shield and other TV devices, incomplete features like profile support, and difficulties with purchasing licenses. Some metadata localization issues are noted as well. Despite these issues, many find it better than other launchers and see great potential once bugs are resolved.

Pros

Excellent integration and experience for Plex users, enhancing Plex server use.
Visually appealing and well-designed user interface that users enjoy.
Developer responsiveness and frequent updates addressing user concerns.
Provides a better launcher experience on Android TV compared to alternatives.
Offers a free trial and lifetime license option, showing commitment to customer satisfaction.

Cons

App stability issues like frequent crashes and freezing, especially on TV boxes.
Some features missing or incomplete such as user profiles and proper app management (long-press menus).
Payment issues with purchasing licenses, including problems adding payment sources and expired beta versions.
Performance lag on some devices, including delays in cursor movement and app transitions.
Localization bugs with metadata thumbnails displaying localized titles instead of original language titles.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.10

All time rating average: 3.85

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14% (3)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-30	Ik*****	UI looks good, but had to uninstall because it kept crashing and I couldn't even navigate after setup. I wish it worked since it's supposed to work with plex. Device I used was the onn 4k streaming box.
UI looks good, but had to uninstall because it kept crashing and I couldn't even navigate after setup. I wish it worked since it's supposed to work with plex. Device I used was the onn 4k streaming box.
2025-01-07	Ni*****	Amazing for Plex users
Amazing for Plex users
2024-12-17	*****	It's one of the better Android TV launchers that I've come across, especially if you rely on a Plex server. I enjoyed the free trial. I'm just not willing to pay €10 for an unstable app that is still in beta. Since the trail is over, I have no idea whether it will ever be worth this investment since I can no longer access it. A shame
It's one of the better Android TV launchers that I've come across, especially if you rely on a Plex server. I enjoyed the free trial. I'm just not willing to pay €10 for an unstable app that is still in beta. Since the trail is over, I have no idea whether it will ever be worth this investment since I can no longer access it. A shame
2024-12-03	Sh*****	I really like it. However, I have my libraries all set to 'use original language' for Metadata and this launcher uses the localized versions for the thumb nails (if you select it the original title appears in the tool tip thing that appears). Sure wish it showed only original
I really like it. However, I have my libraries all set to 'use original language' for Metadata and this launcher uses the localized versions for the thumb nails (if you select it the original title appears in the tool tip thing that appears). Sure wish it showed only original
2024-11-26	Ni*****	Love the idea. Need profiles to actually see if it works
Love the idea. Need profiles to actually see if it works
2024-11-11	Ke*****	Great app! I wanna buy a lifetime license for GTV streamer but it asks me to add a payment source. My payment source works fine. It just keeps asking for it. Can't use my phone to make a purchase for the tv. Please help and Ill give it 5 stars. Couldn't find support info
Great app! I wanna buy a lifetime license for GTV streamer but it asks me to add a payment source. My payment source works fine. It just keeps asking for it. Can't use my phone to make a purchase for the tv. Please help and Ill give it 5 stars. Couldn't find support info
2024-10-26	Br*****	First of all, give it a go. My rating is initial use and a couple of hickups, but this has potential to be great with just some more polish. After digging through all of the settings and getting it all setup I didn't see any items from external services (Netflix, prime video). I went to restart, and it's the phone power UI, so I had to unplug it to reboot. Then a single entry appeared for prime video, a show I have been watching, so that's good/hopeful. Profiles aren't here yet. Otherwise? Good.
First of all, give it a go. My rating is initial use and a couple of hickups, but this has potential to be great with just some more polish. After digging through all of the settings and getting it all setup I didn't see any items from external services (Netflix, prime video). I went to restart, and it's the phone power UI, so I had to unplug it to reboot. Then a single entry appeared for prime video, a show I have been watching, so that's good/hopeful. Profiles aren't here yet. Otherwise? Good.
2024-10-14	Ma*****	3 stars because I want it to be good. It manages to break both Live TV and system notifications, which makes it basically unusable on a TV box that runs Android. 😓
3 stars because I want it to be good. It manages to break both Live TV and system notifications, which makes it basically unusable on a TV box that runs Android. 😓
2024-10-01	Aa*****	Nice
Nice
2024-09-20	Ri*****	After update it works fine
After update it works fine