| Core Identity |
| Developer | Christopher Van Hoose | Kodi Foundation | artur tagirov | Rene Schramowski | Marc Castles | TRUE APPS TECHNOLOGIES | App Dynamic | Teradek | Atomos Ltd. | Huseyin Bagana |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Utilities |
| Platform | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 2 | 385 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2025 | May 2, 2012 | Jan 16, 2016 | Oct 9, 2020 | Feb 28, 2018 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 18, 2012 | May 27, 2022 | Nov 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 21, 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Oct 16, 2017 | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 15, 2022 | Apr 23, 2026 | Nov 15, 2013 | Sep 4, 2025 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | - | mixed | - | - | - | terrible | negative | - |
| Score | - | 60/100 | - | 55/100 | - | - | - | 10/100 | 25/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Deep, native integration with Kodi library metadata, browsing, and specific media center controls.
| - | - Remote control functionality provides essential convenience for solo streamers managing OBS scenes
| - | - | - | - | - Bluetooth remote control functionality provides utility for camera operators when the connection remains stable
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| Complaints | - | - Manual configuration protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic connection alternatives.
| - | - Connection instability and failure to detect OBS servers persist following the latest update
| - | - | - | - Hardware connectivity failures prevent device pairing during cellular data usage
- General application instability prevents basic functionality for users
| - Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity causes frequent signal drops between the mobile application and the hardware module
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| Requests | - | - Gesture-based navigation to improve tactile feel and modernize the interface.
| - | - Expanded platform support for chat integration including services beyond Twitch and YouTube
| - | - | - | - | - Expanded remote monitoring capabilities for battery and storage status to improve professional workflow efficiency
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Live preview thumbnails enable immediate visual feedback
- Apple Watch companion app enables hardware-free control
| - Deep native integration with Kodi library metadata sustains high user trust within the open-source community.
| - 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
| - Web-based control surface enables cross-platform management
- Multi-location asset sharing creates high switching costs
| - Fast-loading navigation provides a low-friction entry point for casual video browsing.
| - | - Professional hardware integration provides a specialized B2B distribution channel for cinema and broadcast production.
| - Hardware-centric utility model drives ecosystem lock-in
- Specialized focus on monitor-recorder workflows provides deeper control
| - WebSocket v5 protocol integration ensures reliable communication with the latest OBS builds
- Customizable grid layouts allow for specific broadcast-workflow tailoring
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| Weaknesses | - One-time purchase model limits recurring revenue
- 3.0 rating suggests stability or usability friction
| - Manual connection protocols increase setup friction compared to modern automatic discovery standards.
| - 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
| - No feature updates since Feb 2022
- Zero rating count on iOS
- Subscription pricing lacks recent value-add
| - Premium tier lacks unique utility features compared to category incumbents.
- No offline-save functionality despite the app name.
| - | - Critical connectivity failures in cellular bonding mode render the app unusable for remote production.
| - Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity causes frequent signal drops
- Missing battery and storage telemetry limits professional utility
- 3.2-star rating reflects persistent pairing failures
| - Subscription-only access for essential scene-switching features
- Lack of established user-base density
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| Pricing | freemium | free | free | free | subscription | freemium | free | free | freemium | subscription |
| Momentum | - | Maintenance | - | Zombie | Zombie | Maintenance | - | Zombie | Zombie | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | - | 2 versions, ~355d avg | - | 1 versions, 1 majors/6mo | 1 versions, 1 majors/6mo | 1 versions | - | 2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg | 2 versions, ~204d avg | 1 versions |
