# iOS Activation vs Plex Pass **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [April 5, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-activation-vs-plex-pass/231494 "2018-04-05T03:02:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jrrosa12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@jrrosa12](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jrrosa12)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-activation-vs-plex-pass/231494/1 "2018-04-05T03:02:44Z")
I am trying to used a shared Plex server on my iPhone. When I open the Plex app, it will not let me stream more than a minute without a one-time activation or a Plex Pass subscription. What is the difference between the activation and the Plex Pass subscription? I cannot find anything on the website differentiating the two. (I understand the worst-case scenario is to stream through an internet browser). ---
**Author:** ![JamminR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/jamminr/32/4261_2.png) [@JamminR](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JamminR)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-activation-vs-plex-pass/231494/2 "2018-04-05T03:50:50Z")
One time activation means ($4.99, i think?) Plex app only for IOS for any compatible ios device that uses your Apple login. [PlexPass monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription](https://www.plex.tv/features/plex-pass/ "PlexPass monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription") means [Plex apps for any device Plex supports](https://www.plex.tv/apps/ "Plex apps for any device Plex supports"), and, [so much more](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202526943-plex-free-vs-paid/ "so much more"). ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-activation-vs-plex-pass/231494/3 "2020-01-08T00:51:51Z")