Comparison

Aurora BOX vs Kinode

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

Head to head
About

Aurora BOX

Features
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Automatically matches XMLTV EPG data to entries in the user's own playlists. Fast switching between multiple audio tracks, with no overload or stuttering. Fast switching across subtitle formats (WebVTT, TTML/STPP, DVB, CEA-608/708), where other players require a long wait when changing subtitle tracks. First player on the Apple TV platform to support importing playlists with #KODIPROP directives. We plan to develop Aurora BOX into a cross-platform player. Supports high-bitrate media playback up to 8K/4K/HDR/HDR10.

About

Kinode

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Your own media, ready to watch on iPhone and iPad. Kinode brings local files, NAS, WebDAV and Emby sources into a personal media library. Browse posters and movie information, choose subtitles and audio tracks, and continue where you left off. Included for free β€’ Add media sources, test connections and browse files. β€’ Play standard-resolution video files from local storage and NAS. β€’ Browse your library and movie information. β€’ Switch subtitles and audio tracks. β€’ Keep viewing history on your device and resume playback. Kinode Pro β€’ Play 4K ultra-high-definition video files. β€’ Play the main feature from supported Blu-ray BDMV folders. β€’ Play videos from supported cloud-drive sources. β€’ Sync viewing history with iCloud. Eligible Apple accounts can receive a seven-day free trial with a monthly or yearly subscription. Only one introductory offer is available per subscription group. Eligibility, offers and prices are shown in the app and on Apple’s confirmation sheet; ineligible accounts subscribe at the regular price. The trial automatically renews at the selected plan’s price unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends in Apple Account subscription settings. Lifetime Pro has no subscription free trial. Free features, your library and local viewing history remain available after a trial or subscription ends. Purchase options Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. All plans unlock the same Pro features. Prices are shown in the app and on Apple's purchase confirmation sheet. Payments are handled by Apple. A paid subscription is charged at purchase confirmation; an eligible free trial is charged when the paid subscription period begins unless canceled in time. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel renewal in your Apple Account subscription settings. A lifetime purchase does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings β†’ Kinode Pro. Kinode does not provide movies or TV shows. Bring media and sources you have permission to access. Pro does not include third-party cloud storage subscriptions or media service fees. Blu-ray support is for the main feature in BDMV folders; ISO images and full Blu-ray menus are not included. Playback compatibility depends on the file, device and network. Privacy Policy: https://www.kinode.com.cn/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: wdk950822@icloud.com Content and rights enquiries Kinode is a media playback and management tool and does not provide movies or TV shows. Users should access and play only media they own or are authorised to use. Third-party content, trademarks and related rights belong to their respective rights holders. If you believe that content displayed or used by the app infringes your rights, please contact wdk950822@icloud.com with the location of the content, evidence of your rights and your contact information. After reviewing the report, we will promptly take appropriate action, such as removing content or disabling links, and cooperate in resolving the matter.

Screenshots

Aurora BOX4 screens
Kinode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora BOX at none against Kinode's 3. Aurora BOX also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Kinode's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kinode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aurora BOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora BOX ships an update every 4 days, Kinode fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Aurora BOX versus Kinode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora BOXKinode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWONG Ka Yuε€§ε₯Ž ζ±ͺ

In-app purchases

None

Aurora BOX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kinode

Subscriptions2
  • Kinode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Kinode Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kinode Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Aurora BOX free?
Aurora BOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinode free?
Kinode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurora BOX or Kinode have ads?
Neither Aurora BOX nor Kinode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora BOX or Kinode?
Aurora BOX ships an update every 4 days, and Kinode fortnightly. Most recently, Aurora BOX was updated on November 10, 2026 and Kinode on November 10, 2026.

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