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Official Kodi Remote vs its rivals

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

Official Kodi Remote
This App
Screen Mirroring・Smart View TV
Nemesis
Remote for Fire TV - FireStick
Contender
Big Screen Cache
Contender
Flex Remote for Kodi
Contender
OBS Blade
Contender
Air Media Server
Peer
Teradek Serv
Peer
RYOBI
Peer
Espressif Esptouch
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperKodi Foundationtoggle appsKiran DeviMarc Castlesartur tagirovRene SchramowskiApp DynamicTeradekOne World Technologies, IncESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
CategoryUtilitiesUtilitiesToolsUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesPhoto & VideoUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.4 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 50.0 / 53.6 / 54.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 54.7 / 52.4 / 5
Ratings Count38555,1013005750012,88217
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 2, 2012Feb 17, 2021Apr 2, 2020Feb 28, 2018Jan 16, 2016Oct 9, 2020Jan 18, 2012May 27, 2022Dec 3, 2024Jan 11, 2016
Last UpdatedJan 25, 2026May 18, 2026Nov 30, 2025Feb 15, 2022Oct 16, 2017Jan 25, 2023Nov 15, 2013Sep 4, 2025May 11, 2026Jul 26, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixednegative---mixed-terriblemixed-
Score60/10035/100---55/100-10/10050/100-
Praises
  • Deep, native integration with Kodi library metadata, browsing, and specific media center controls.
  • Screen mirroring functionality provides a quick and efficient way to display mobile content on external screens
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  • Remote control functionality provides essential convenience for solo streamers managing OBS scenes
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  • Centralized tool management
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Complaints
  • Manual configuration protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic connection alternatives.
  • Aggressive subscription prompts and paywalls for basic audio features frustrate users expecting a free utility
  • Connection instability and buffering issues prevent consistent video playback during screen mirroring sessions
  • Deceptive review prompts during the initial setup process inflate ratings and obscure actual app performance
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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
  • Android instability
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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
  • Deep native integration with Kodi library metadata sustains high user trust within the open-source community.
  • Single-click connectivity reduces friction for non-technical audiences
  • High-quality mirroring mechanism provides a reliable alternative to native tools
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  • Web-based control surface enables cross-platform management
  • Multi-location asset sharing creates high switching costs
  • 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
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  • Professional hardware integration provides a specialized B2B distribution channel for cinema and broadcast production.
  • Centralized hub replaces multiple legacy apps [Product Architecture]
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Weaknesses
  • Manual connection protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic discovery standards.
  • Premium tier at the weekly level exceeds category median
  • Connection instability and buffering issues trigger high churn
  • Deceptive review prompts obscure actual performance
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  • No feature updates since Feb 2022
  • Zero rating count on iOS
  • Subscription pricing lacks recent value-add
  • 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
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  • Critical connectivity failures in cellular bonding mode render the app unusable for remote production.
  • 3.1★ rating gap between iOS and Android [Platform Metrics]
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Pricingfreesubscriptionfreesubscriptionfreefreefreefreefreefree
MomentumMaintenanceMaintenanceSteadyZombie-Zombie-ZombieMaintenance-
Update Cadence2 versions, ~355d avg5 versions, ~24d avg5 versions1 versions, 1 majors/6mo-1 versions, 1 majors/6mo-2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg2 versions, ~4d avg-

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