Comparison

Kyra for Kodi vs Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

Kyra for Kodi

Control your Kodi media center with this comprehensive remote app. Manage your library, browse music and TV, and track your viewing history. Offers offline caching and advanced features for Pro users.

Highlights
  • Kodi remote control
  • Music, TV, and Radio browsing
  • Movie and series search
  • Viewing history tracking
  • Offline caching
  • Library management
  • YouTube integration
Features
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Kyra for Kodi - Putting the Control of Kodi Back in Your Hands! Kyra is a remote control for Kodi (http://kodi.tv) and features the following: - Support for version 14 (Helix) and higher - Flat design style - Zeroconf support - Multiple views to choose from - Dashboard - Music (artists, albums, genres and year overview) - Live TV & EPG - TV - Radio - Search for movies/series/people - Recently added - Use fan art - Beautiful integrated remote control - Filters - Favourites - Movie sets - Add-ons - Hide movies/series from your library - YouTube integration - Smart playlists The free version has no ads, just an RSS feed. In the Pro version you can remove it. Are you a Pro user? Check out some of the additional features you will get with the Pro version: - RSS feed: you can remove / change the RSS feed. - Progress: keep track of your series. See in an instance your last watched episode and the next one to watch. - History: this option gives you a calendar overview of the movies and episodes you have watched and when exactly. - Hide / dim series / seasons: hide or dim series/seasons when completely watched. - Cinemagraphs. Use beautiful animated posters and backgrounds from an online database in your favourite view. - (iPad) Movies XL & Series XL: designed specifically for large libraries and speed, supports CDArt, search bar, retractable info bar, multiple views, multiple animation effects, display on Kodi option (create a screen shot and display it on Kodi so that other people in the room can watch the info on the big screen), display art, data and images remain in memory. - A more detailed dashboard (popular movies, series, actors, birthdays, box office numbers, movie news and more). - TV Tunes support - use the add-on TVTunes to download the series tunes and Kyra will play the theme when the series is selected. - Cinema Experience / CineVision support: start your movie with this great experience. - Library Management - edit/delete items in your library. - Fanart management option added. This feature gives you an overview of all your selected fan art and the ability to change / delete it. - Offline caching - when enabled Kyra will store the returned Kodi information and use it when offline. - Caching: enable the possibility to cache data (not for all options available). * The library presented in the screenshots is based on fake media.

About

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

This web browser offers a highly customizable and private browsing experience with built-in ad and tracker blockers. It features desktop-like tab management, dark mode for all websites, and seamless cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Built-in Ad Blocker
  • Tracker Blocker
  • Customizable Themes & Wallpapers
  • Desktop-like Tabs
  • Encrypted Sync Across Devices
  • Notes and Reading Lists
  • Force Dark Mode for Websites
Features
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Vivaldi Browser is a powerful, personal, and private web browser. It comes packed with built-in features including desktop-style tabs, an Ad Blocker, tracking protection. Designed to put you back in control. Trusted by millions of users across the world. FEATURES: - Ad Blocker: Browse with minimal distractions. - Tracker Blocker: Stay protected with leading privacy and security features. - Custom Wallpapers & Themes: Pick a theme and background that matches your style. - Dark Mode for all webpages: Force Dark Mode to every website you visit. - Desktop-like tabs: Efficiently manage multiple websites at once. - Encrypted Sync: Seamlessly sync data across your mobile and desktop devices. - Notes: Jot down thoughts and ideas while browsing. - Bookmarks: Organize your favorite sites effortlessly. - Reading Lists: Save articles for offline reading. - Custom App Icon: Personalize Vivaldi's appearance on your home screen. - Switch Search Engines: Choose your preferred search engine on the fly. POWERFUL Packed with flexible features, all built in. PERSONAL You make it your own, Vivaldi adapts to you. PRIVATE We don't track you, or your behavior. DESKTOP-LIKE TABS Bring the robust tab management from your desktop to your iOS device. Vivaldi on iOS features a unique Tab Bar akin to the desktop browser. To activate or deactivate the Tab Bar, head to Vivaldi menu > Settings, and tap on "Show Tab Bar" to toggle the setting. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Never feel out of touch. Sync your data across devices with end-to-end encryption. From open tabs and saved logins to bookmarks and notes, everything is seamlessly available wherever you go. Add an extra layer of security with an encryption password. SET AS DEFAULT BROWSER Ready to make the switch? Set Vivaldi as your default browser and experience the web like never before. Here's how: Go to Settings, scroll down to Vivaldi, and select it as your Default Browser App. It's that simple! ABOUT VIVALDI With millions active users and a vibrant community of over 1.4 million members worldwide, Vivaldi is redefining what a web browser can be. At Vivaldi, we believe a browser should be powerful, personal, and private. With our unique philosophy of "respect, question, create, and deliver," we're crafting a browsing experience that adapts to you, not the other way around. Some of the links in this app are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the development of Vivaldi and keeps the web browser independent. Thank you for your support! By downloading Vivaldi, you are agreeing to the End User License Agreement at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/vivaldi-end-user-license-agreement/. Learn more about how Vivaldi handles and protects your data in our Privacy Policy at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/browser/.

Screenshots

Kyra for Kodi4 screens
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser at 77% against Kyra for Kodi's 33%. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Kyra for Kodi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Kyra for Kodi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser has 4.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kyra for Kodi's written reviews are positive against 77% of Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kyra for Kodi versus Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyra for KodiVivaldi Powerful Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings174.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB248 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRichard SchiksVivaldi Technologies

Customer experience

Kyra for Kodi

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

All ratings4,486 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,168 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.2%

Bugs and requests

Kyra for Kodi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with ad blocker not working consistently
  • Problems with tab syncing between devices
  • Text input lag and delays
  • Forced review prompts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to move address bar and navigation buttons to the bottom of the screen
  • Ability to set custom search engines
  • Implement a reader mode
  • Add support for browser extensions
  • Improve tab closing/management gestures
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  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kyra for Kodi

One-time1
  • Pro version$3.99
None

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kyra for Kodi free?
Kyra for Kodi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser free?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kyra for Kodi or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is rated higher. Kyra for Kodi averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Kyra for Kodi or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser have ads?
Neither Kyra for Kodi nor Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kyra for Kodi or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser?
Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Kyra for Kodi was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser on November 6, 2026.

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