Constellation for XBMC vs Beno4K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Constellation for XBMC
Control your XBMC media center with an intuitive remote. Browse your libraries, manage playback, and access advanced features like PVR and addon support. Offers seamless integration for a powerful media experience.
- PVR support
- Movie and TV show library browsing
- Intuitive remote with buttons and gestures
- Audio and radio library control
- YouTube search and playback on XBMC
- Addon and custom command support
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XBMC Constellation unofficial XBMC remote, Designed For speed and simplicity! Feel the power of XBMC Frodo(v12) & Gotham(v13)! Browse your video library like never before! Control your XBMC host with a simple and intuitive remote! Tips & tricks -Swipe Fanart to start playback of a movie/album/TV show Features: XBMC: -PVR support -Movie library support -Remote (buttons/gestures) -Audio library support -Radio Support -Tv Show library support(banners/posters) -YouTube search your movies on iPad and play on XBMC -Cinema Experience Script support (popcorn icon in movies) -TVTunes support -Addon support -Custom commands (HTTP / xbmc commands) -XBMC Subtitles script support -Facebook / Twitter integration ..and much much more.. Just go ahed and try its Free (ad supported) How to set up XBMC and the XBMC Constellation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVUEeHJAfQ Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/xbmc.constellation /* The library presented on the screen shots contains only video trailers and fake audio files*/
Beno4K
This advanced media player handles a wide range of video and audio codecs. Enjoy your content with enhanced playback capabilities.
- Supports new video codecs
- Supports new audio codecs
- Advanced playback capabilities
- Wide codec compatibility
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The advanced player supports the new codecs of the video and the audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Beno4K at 4.5 against Constellation for XBMC's 3.5. Beno4K also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Constellation for XBMC's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Constellation for XBMC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beno4K asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beno4K holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constellation for XBMC has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Constellation for XBMC ships an update monthly, Beno4K every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constellation for XBMC | Beno4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (22 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — 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, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FSS Sp. z o.o. | Yaser Moursi |
Customer experience
Constellation for XBMC
Beno4K
Bugs and requests
Constellation for XBMC
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Thumbnails/artwork not displaying
- Disconnects when device goes to sleep
- Issues with XBMC Frodo/Eden compatibility
- Rotation behavior problems on iPhone/iPod
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to manage media files within the app
- Implement portrait mode for iPad
- Improve music browsing and search
- Add support for more XBMC plugins and addons
- Enhance remote control functionality
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- Improve connection stability and reliability
Beno4K
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Constellation for XBMC
- PRO Version for iPhone$2.99
- Constellation Extended Services$2.99
- Constellation PRO universal$4.99
Beno4K
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Constellation for XBMC free?
Is Beno4K free?
Which has better reviews, Constellation for XBMC or Beno4K?
Do Constellation for XBMC or Beno4K have ads?
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