SYBU for Kodi vs Dolby.io Interactive Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Dolby.io Interactive Player
Experience real-time multiview streaming with multiple simultaneous video and audio feeds. Users can dynamically switch between streams and choose their preferred audio, enhancing live event engagement without compromising quality or introducing delay.
- View multiple streams simultaneously
- Sub-500ms latency
- Dynamic layout selection (list/grid)
- Choose audio stream settings
- Tap to expand streams
- View streaming statistics
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Engage users with a multiview real-time streaming experience. With the Dolby.io Interactive Player app, your streaming viewers can simultaneously view multiple WebRTC streams at once and swap between each stream – without added delay or sacrificing quality. Not only can your users watch a produced feed, you can also provide additional camera views (such as point-of-view, closeups, or views from different perspectives) to bring users into the action. Your viewers also have access to multiple audio feeds to choose from, such as multi-language or commentary tracks. The Dolby.io Interactive Player is perfect for live in-venue experiences, live sports, stadium events, and more. Download the app and experience a demo stream, or get started creating your own multiview streaming experience in the Dolby.io Streaming Dashboard. Features include: * View multiple streams in real-time, with sub-500ms latency * Choose your layout dynamically (list or grid view) * Choose your audio stream settings * Tap to expand streams * View streaming statistics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SYBU for Kodi at 89% against Dolby.io Interactive Player's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SYBU for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYBU for Kodi | Dolby.io Interactive Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (340 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 340 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sybu Data | Dolby Laboratories |
Customer experience
SYBU for Kodi
Dolby.io Interactive Player
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
Dolby.io Interactive Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYBU for Kodi
No in-app purchases
Dolby.io Interactive Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SYBU for Kodi free?
Is Dolby.io Interactive Player free?
Do SYBU for Kodi or Dolby.io Interactive Player have ads?
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