Comparison

SYBU for Kodi vs Ownlee Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SYBU for Kodi

Control your Kodi media center remotely from your device. Navigate menus, play media, and type with ease using intuitive gestures and a clean interface. Automatically discovers Kodi hosts for quick setup.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Kodi media center
  • Single screen navigation
  • Gesture support (swipe, flick, pan)
  • Automatic Kodi host discovery
  • Easy setup and use
  • Quick media playback control
Features
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SYBU Remote Control for Kodi Media Centre http://kodi.tv •Remote Control Kodi media center from the comfort of your couch •Single screen access. Quickly navigate and control Kodi •Gesture (swipe, flick, pan) navigation support. Quickly scroll long lists and menus in Kodi •Automatic discovery of Kodi hosts with Zeroconf (Apple's Bonjour service) • Free with no ads Just some of the many 5* reviews •It just works - Simple and easy to use. Best Kodi remote on the app store. •Works great - This app works perfectly with my kodi box and openelec. •Super simple app, love it - the ui is so easy to navigate…it just works •Great App - This app found my raspi right away and also has easy navigation. •Works perfectly! - The wife understands it and uses it. What more good can be said? •Great remote. •Awesome remote app - This app is incredibly easy to use and set up. I love it. Plus you can't beat free. I run Kodi on my Raspberry Pi 3 and this app works like a charm. •Simple, clean design. Easy to use. •Very nice interface, good job. •It simplifies a lot especially when I need to type its quick and easy. •Absolutely brilliant. Much quicker and easier than using the Kodi remote. Instructions for set up clear and easy to follow. •Makes navigation and searching very convenient. Quick access to favourites as well. •Excellent remote control app for Kodi •非常好用 •Simple à prendre en main et fonctionne contrairement à d’autres app. •Raspberry , Kodi and this App. Are just a Dream :) •Endlich kann mein raspberry pi mit raspbmc auch spulen •Also mehrere Apps probiert aber die hier ist mir am liebsten. Funktioniert einwandfrei und die Bedienung ist auch Super!! •Genau das, was man braucht - App bietet alle Funktionen, die man braucht, in übersichtlicher Form. Top! Previous Release v4.33 – February 2025 Bug Fixes: Fixed TV show seasons not collapsing fully on iPad Fixed TV show episode cells not utilising the full available space on iPad Fixed crashing in Media Library

About

Ownlee Reader

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The Ownlee viewing app lets you view the exclusive packages shared with you using the Ownlee technology. Note : this app is only a reader, it is not possible to purchase or exchange content on this app.

Screenshots

SYBU for Kodi4 screens
Ownlee Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SYBU for Kodi at every 3 weeks against Ownlee Reader's every 2 months. Ownlee Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYBU for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, Ownlee Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SYBU for Kodi versus Ownlee Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYBU for KodiOwnlee Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (340 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings340 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSybu DataWall Burners

Bugs and requests

SYBU for Kodi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fast forward and rewind not working
  • Duplicated movie entries
  • Crashes after Kodi 19 update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add mouse support
  • Improve media library browsing
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with smart home devices

Ownlee Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SYBU for Kodi

No in-app purchases

None

Ownlee Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYBU for Kodi free?
SYBU for Kodi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ownlee Reader free?
Ownlee Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYBU for Kodi or Ownlee Reader have ads?
Neither SYBU for Kodi nor Ownlee Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYBU for Kodi or Ownlee Reader?
SYBU for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ownlee Reader every 2 months. Most recently, SYBU for Kodi was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ownlee Reader on October 27, 2026.

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