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Flex Remote for Kodi vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Flex Remote for Kodi's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Flex Remote for Kodi
This App
Official Kodi Remote
Nemesis
Big Screen Cache
Contender
OBS Blade
Contender
Switcher Pro
Contender
Amcrest Skyview
Peer
LinkPower Companion
Peer
Teradek Serv
Peer
Air Media Server
Peer
Video Saver & Video Browser
New Kid
Core Identity
Developerartur tagirovKodi FoundationMarc CastlesRene SchramowskiChristopher Van HooseAmcrestBrian AnglinTeradekApp DynamicTRUE APPS TECHNOLOGIES
CategoryUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesEntertainmentUtilitiesPhoto & VideoUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.6 / 54.4 / 50.0 / 54.0 / 53.0 / 54.1 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count53850752143001
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 16, 2016May 2, 2012Feb 28, 2018Oct 9, 2020Nov 10, 2025Sep 21, 2018Apr 24, 2026May 27, 2022Jan 18, 2012Jan 9, 2026
Last UpdatedOct 16, 2017Jan 25, 2026Feb 15, 2022Jan 25, 2023Apr 21, 2026Dec 21, 2018May 6, 2026Sep 4, 2025Nov 15, 2013Apr 23, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-mixed-mixed--excellentterrible--
Score-60/100-55/100--95/10010/100--
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
  • Gesture-based navigation enables eyes-free media control
  • Custom-built remote layouts provide superior personalization
  • Deep native integration with Kodi library metadata sustains high user trust within the open-source community.
  • Web-based control surface enables cross-platform management
  • Multi-location asset sharing creates high switching costs
  • Open-source transparency appeals to the technical OBS community
  • Focused feature set avoids the bloat found in general media remotes
  • Live preview thumbnails enable immediate visual feedback
  • Apple Watch companion app enables hardware-free control
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  • 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
  • Professional hardware integration provides a specialized B2B distribution channel for cinema and broadcast production.
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  • Fast-loading navigation provides a low-friction entry point for casual video browsing.
Weaknesses
  • No PVR or Live TV integration
  • Zero monetization model limits development
  • No updates since Oct 2017
  • Manual connection protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic discovery standards.
  • No feature updates since Feb 2022
  • Zero rating count on iOS
  • Subscription pricing lacks recent value-add
  • Connection instability persists post-update
  • Lack of troubleshooting documentation increases new-user abandonment
  • 3.99-star rating reflects technical friction
  • One-time purchase model limits recurring revenue
  • 3.0 rating suggests stability or usability friction
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  • Unofficial status lacks manufacturer endorsement, creating a long-term support risk
  • No firmware update capability forces users to maintain multiple apps for hardware management
  • Critical connectivity failures in cellular bonding mode render the app unusable for remote production.
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  • Premium tier lacks unique utility features compared to category incumbents.
  • No offline-save functionality despite the app name.
Pricingfreefreesubscriptionfreefreemiumfreefreefreefreefreemium
Momentum-MaintenanceZombieZombie--MaintenanceZombie-Maintenance
Update Cadence-2 versions, ~355d avg1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions, 1 majors/6mo--1 versions, 1 majors/6mo2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg-1 versions

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