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Big Screen Cache vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Big Screen Cache's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Big Screen Cache
This App
Official Kodi Remote
Nemesis
Switcher Pro
Contender
Flex Remote for Kodi
Contender
OBS Blade
Contender
Video Saver & Video Browser
Peer
Air Media Server
Peer
Teradek Serv
Peer
LinkPower Companion
Peer
OBS Remote - Stream Control
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperMarc CastlesKodi FoundationChristopher Van Hooseartur tagirovRene SchramowskiTRUE APPS TECHNOLOGIESApp DynamicTeradekBrian AnglinHuseyin Bagana
CategoryUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesPhoto & VideoUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.4 / 53.0 / 53.6 / 54.0 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count0385257510030
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateFeb 28, 2018May 2, 2012Nov 10, 2025Jan 16, 2016Oct 9, 2020Jan 9, 2026Jan 18, 2012May 27, 2022Apr 24, 2026Apr 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 15, 2022Jan 25, 2026Apr 21, 2026Oct 16, 2017Jan 25, 2023Apr 23, 2026Nov 15, 2013Sep 4, 2025May 6, 2026Apr 12, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-mixed--mixed--terribleexcellent-
Score-60/100--55/100--10/10095/100-
Praises-
  • Deep, native integration with Kodi library metadata, browsing, and specific media center controls.
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  • Remote control functionality provides essential convenience for solo streamers managing OBS scenes
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  • Native iOS integration
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Complaints-
  • Manual configuration protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic connection alternatives.
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  • Connection instability and failure to detect OBS servers persist following the latest update
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  • Hardware connectivity failures prevent device pairing during cellular data usage
  • General application instability prevents basic functionality for users
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Requests-
  • Gesture-based navigation to improve tactile feel and modernize the interface.
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  • Expanded platform support for chat integration including services beyond Twitch and YouTube
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Web-based control surface enables cross-platform management
  • Multi-location asset sharing creates high switching costs
  • Deep native integration with Kodi library metadata sustains high user trust within the open-source community.
  • Live preview thumbnails enable immediate visual feedback
  • Apple Watch companion app enables hardware-free control
  • Gesture-based navigation enables eyes-free media control
  • Custom-built remote layouts provide superior personalization
  • Open-source transparency appeals to the technical OBS community
  • Focused feature set avoids the bloat found in general media remotes
  • Fast-loading navigation provides a low-friction entry point for casual video browsing.
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  • Professional hardware integration provides a specialized B2B distribution channel for cinema and broadcast production.
  • Native iOS integration (Dynamic Island, Lock Screen) provides superior glanceable telemetry compared to web-based dashboards
  • Open-source transparency builds high trust within the off-grid community
  • WebSocket v5 protocol integration ensures reliable communication with the latest OBS builds
  • Customizable grid layouts allow for specific broadcast-workflow tailoring
Weaknesses
  • No feature updates since Feb 2022
  • Zero rating count on iOS
  • Subscription pricing lacks recent value-add
  • Manual connection protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic discovery standards.
  • One-time purchase model limits recurring revenue
  • 3.0 rating suggests stability or usability friction
  • No PVR or Live TV integration
  • Zero monetization model limits development
  • No updates since Oct 2017
  • Connection instability persists post-update
  • Lack of troubleshooting documentation increases new-user abandonment
  • 3.99-star rating reflects technical friction
  • Premium tier lacks unique utility features compared to category incumbents.
  • No offline-save functionality despite the app name.
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  • Critical connectivity failures in cellular bonding mode render the app unusable for remote production.
  • Unofficial status lacks manufacturer endorsement, creating a long-term support risk
  • No firmware update capability forces users to maintain multiple apps for hardware management
  • Subscription-only access for essential scene-switching features
  • Lack of established user-base density
Pricingsubscriptionfreefreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreefreefreesubscription
MomentumZombieMaintenance--ZombieMaintenance-ZombieMaintenanceMaintenance
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo2 versions, ~355d avg--1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions-2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions

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