Flex Remote for Kodi vs SURFboard Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flex Remote for Kodi
Control your Kodi media center remotely with a customizable interface and gesture controls. Download media for offline playback, manage files, and stream content directly from your device.
- Customizable remote buttons
- Gesture control
- Offline media downloader
- Built-in media player
- Manage multiple Kodi instances
- Automatic host discovery
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Flex Remote for Kodi is Remote Control and media player for Kodi Media Center (http://kodi.tv) Features ► Simple and easy to use: music/video file sources based interface ► Flexible remote control: build your custom remote using selectable buttons ► Gesture control: operate without looking and mistakes ► Downloader: download media files from the Kodi server for offline usage ► Sharing server: manage files on device via Web Browser or WebDAV client ► Built-in media player: play media files on your device online/offline ► Remote settings: quick access to remote settings of the Kodi Media Center ► Manage multiple Kodi instances: fast switch between Kodi hosts ► Automatic discovery of Kodi hosts: Zeroconf (Bonjour service) ... and much more! Please note Support for version is 14 (Helix) and higher
SURFboard Central
Simplify the setup and management of your home network devices. This app provides step-by-step installation guides, Wi-Fi configuration, and network monitoring for various modems, routers, and mesh systems.
- Step-by-step device installation guides
- Wi-Fi network configuration and management
- Guest network setup
- Client device monitoring
- Parental controls and screen time management
- Network health monitoring
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Thank you for purchasing a SURFboard product! Simply download this application, select the device model, and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device. This single (Central) mobile application will support all our current SURFboard devices. Cable Modems: - Models: S33, S34, SB6141, SB6121, SB6183, SB6190, SB8200, SBV3202, SBV2402, T25. - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. Cable Modems with Wi-Fi: - Models: G18, G20, G34, G36, G54, SBG10, SBG6950, SBG7400, SBG7580, SBG7600, SBG8300 - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Use the device Web Application OR the mobile app for device configuration and management. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions. mAX Wi-Fi Mesh Routers: - Models: W11, W121, W122, W21, W30, W31, W61, WC4S, WC4T - Step-by-step install guide includes help for optimal mesh node placement in your home for performance and coverage. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management and enhanced mAX features*. Wi-Fi Gaming and Extenders: - Models: W6B, W6U - Step-by-step install guide. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. --- Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions --- - Manage your Wi-Fi network when you are at home or away. - Setup a private and secure home Wi-Fi network. - Setup a separate Guest network for visitors. - View client devices connected to your network. - Add friendly names for each client device. - Check your mobile device real-time Wi-Fi speed. - Create profiles for your kids to manage their screen time, allowing schedule or manual Internet pause. --- Enhanced mAX features --- - Get notified when selected device leave or join your home network. - Enhance your parental controls with "screen" time rewards. - Network Health monitoring with recommendations for optimization. For additional help, please visit the SURFboard User Community at https://community.surfboard.com/ For device technical details and support, please visit SURFboard Support at https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/ * Not all enhanced mAX features are available on W61, WC4S, and WC4T
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flex Remote for Kodi at 3.6 against SURFboard Central's 1.6. Flex Remote for Kodi also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SURFboard Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flex Remote for Kodi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SURFboard Central asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flex Remote for Kodi holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SURFboard Central has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Flex Remote for Kodi's written reviews are positive against 11% of SURFboard Central's.
Flex Remote for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, SURFboard Central every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flex Remote for Kodi | SURFboard Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | 1.6 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews — better | 10.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | artur tagirov | ARRIS Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Flex Remote for Kodi
SURFboard Central
Bugs and requests
Flex Remote for Kodi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SURFboard Central
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to network
- Incorrect device information displayed
- Parental controls don't work as expected
- Unable to change network name or password
Requested features
4 requests- Add more advanced configuration options
- Improve parental controls and internet scheduling
- Provide a web-based interface instead of just a mobile app
- Allow users to bypass the app and access router settings directly
In-app purchases
Flex Remote for Kodi
- PRO Version$1.99
SURFboard Central
No in-app purchases
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