Koda Remote vs MLink Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Koda Remote
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Koda Remote is the perfect companion for your Kodi media center. Control your entertainment from anywhere in your home with this beautifully designed iOS app. KEY FEATURES: Live Activities & Dynamic Island - control playback directly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island Real-time Discovery - automatically find Kodi devices on your network Browse Your Library - navigate movies, TV shows, and "Newly Released" content instantly Smart Caching - fast loading with intelligent background refresh Beautiful Interface - modern iOS design with liquid glass effects and haptic feedback Universal Search - find content across your entire library in seconds Currently Playing - see what's playing with real-time updates REMOTE CONTROL: Play, pause, stop, and seek through content Volume control and mute Full navigation support Quick access to recently played items Resume/restart functionality MODERN DESIGN: Native iOS interface with Dark Mode support Dynamic Island integration Smooth animations and transitions Intuitive navigation Optimized for all iPhone sizes Perfect for Kodi users who want a premium remote control experience on their iPhone. No complicated setup—just download, connect, and enjoy! Kodi® is a trademark of the XBMC Foundation. This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with the XBMC Foundation.
MLink Setup
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Companion app for the MLink drive mode controller for BMW vehicles (G series). Retrofits M1, M2 buttons from real M cars to regular M-Sport models. Controllers sold separately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MLink Setup at every 2 weeks against Koda Remote's every 2 months. MLink Setup also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Koda Remote ships an update every 2 months, MLink Setup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Koda Remote | MLink Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximilian Kallina | Traveo Labs |
In-app purchases
Koda Remote
No in-app purchases
MLink Setup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Koda Remote free?
Is MLink Setup free?
Do Koda Remote or MLink Setup have ads?
Which is updated more often, Koda Remote or MLink Setup?
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