Features & Capabilities

Varys for Plex is a Chrome extension that securely connects to your Plex Media Server and surfaces essential data at a glance. It requires Plex Media Server v1.15.3+ with remote access enabled and admin access. Many advanced features depend on a Plex Pass subscription, and a free trial of Varys Pro is available.

Key features include real-time monitoring of active streams and conversions, detailed media metadata, watch history, and quick server switching. It offers a Plex Media Server console, cross-linking to IMDb, TMDb, and TVDb, and easy linking to the official Plex app. Pro adds extensive server metrics, user management, library statistics, playback history, widgets, and more. Note: Varys for Plex is not affiliated with Plex, Inc.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Tobias Fonfara
Rating:
4.80
(1,471)
Version:
1.16.1 Last updated: 2024-08-22
Version code:
868421771
Creation date:
2019-04-08
Compatible devices:
Size:
69.19MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-14
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Developed by:
Tobias Fonfara
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varys-for-plex/id1450380518
Website:
https://www.varys-app.com

User Reviews

Users largely praise Varys for Plex analytics, remote management, and a clean UI. The app is repeatedly valued for its rich metrics, viewing history, current streams, and Apple Watch/widget support, as well as not requiring extra server software. However, multiple reviews flag reliability problems (frequent errors, bugs), dissatisfaction with developer responsiveness and maintenance, and a paywall that blocks basic features or leads to subscription concerns.
Pros
  • Feature-rich Plex analytics (CPU/GPU load, viewing history, current streams)
  • Remotely manage the Plex server on the go without needing a laptop
  • Clean, intuitive UI; easier to use than Plex Admin app
  • No extra software required on the Plex PC
  • Apple Watch app and Lock Screen widget support
Cons
  • Reliability issues: frequent error messages and bugs; app can become broken
  • Perceived lack of ongoing developer support and maintenance
  • Paywall and subscription pricing blocking core features
Recent reviews
The developer is certainly a homelab user. Feature rich and would likely be better than the plex app if it worked. I get repeated error messages and I haven’t heard back from the support team/developer. App is useless with most basic functions dysfunctional.
by Ba*****, 2026-03-24

It’s got all the features of a service like Tautulli but without having to set up a third party service! Well done I can’t believe this isn’t built into the official plex app
by Kt*****, 2026-03-14

I decided to get Varys because I crave all the information I can get about how my Plex Media Center is performing! Edit: 05-06-22. This app is awesome!❤️
by Th*****, 2026-02-20
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