Comparison

Unified Remote vs Koda Remote

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

Head to head
About

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

About

Koda Remote

Control your Kodi media center from your iPhone or iPad. Manage playback, browse your library, and access addons with an intuitive interface. Features include lock screen controls and a searchable library.

Highlights
  • Remote playback control
  • Library browsing and management
  • Addon access
  • Search functionality
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island controls
  • Automatic Kodi device discovery
Features
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Koda is a remote for Kodi, made for iPhone and iPad. Control what's playing, browse your library and open your addons, all in one app. REMOTE • Swipe to move, tap for OK: easy to use without looking • See what's playing, drag to any moment and see when it ends • Subtitles, audio tracks, volume, and a keyboard for typing on the TV • Control playback from the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island YOUR LIBRARY • Continue Watching picks up where you left off, for movies and shows • Browse as a grid or list, sort by title, date added, year or rating, and jump with the A–Z index • Story, cast, ratings and 4K / HDR at a glance, one tap to play • Mark as watched, reset progress, or play any episode with a swipe • Your library stays browsable and searchable even when Kodi is off ADDONS • Open your video addons and pin favourite channels and lists right on the page SEARCH • Find movies and shows by title, actor or director SETUP • Finds Kodi on your network automatically • Works with several Kodi devices, and on iPhone, iPad and Mac Kodi® is a trademark of the XBMC Foundation. This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with the XBMC Foundation.

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens
Koda Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Koda Remote at 5.0 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Koda Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Unified Remote's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unified Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Koda Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Koda Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unified Remote has 296 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Unified Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Koda Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, Koda Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Unified Remote versus Koda Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnified RemoteKoda Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (296 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified IntentsMaximilian Kallina

Customer experience

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.4%

Koda Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

Koda Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
None

Koda Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koda Remote free?
Koda Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unified Remote or Koda Remote?
Koda Remote is rated higher. Unified Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Koda Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unified Remote or Koda Remote have ads?
Neither Unified Remote nor Koda Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified Remote or Koda Remote?
Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Koda Remote weekly. Most recently, Unified Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Koda Remote on November 8, 2026.

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