# Kyra for Kodi vs Castly+

The clearest difference is rating: Castly+ at 4.7 against Kyra for Kodi's 2.9. Castly+ also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 17) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Kyra for Kodi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kyra for Kodi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Castly+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Castly+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castly+ has 14K 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 35% of Castly+'s.

Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, Castly+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kyra for Kodi | Castly+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyra-for-kodi/id938724826/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Schiks](https://appshunter.io/developer/527046409) | [HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682203224) |

## What reviewers say

### Kyra for Kodi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyra-for-kodi/id938724826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Castly+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app offers a suite of tools for media manipulation and content capture. Extract audio from videos, capture video covers, stitch photos, create emojis, and take long screenshots of web pages. It also supports casting playback addresses to big screen devices.

**Highlights:** Screen casting via AirPlay or Chromecast, Extract audio from videos, Capture video cover images, Stitch multiple photos together, Generate custom emojis, Take long web page screenshots

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly tool subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Castly Premium-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly for family | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Free trial tool monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove interstitial ad monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly tool subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Castly Premium-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly for family | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually tool subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Castly Premium-Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streams well
- 💡 Good content selection
- 👍 Works flawless
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Ads even with subscription
- 🐛 Not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Casting stops midway through content
- App closes unexpectedly
- Subscription not working as intended
- Ads still present despite paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Fix casting issues
- Improve stability and reliability
- Ensure subscription benefits work as advertised
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kyra for Kodi free?

Kyra for Kodi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Castly+ free?

Castly+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kyra for Kodi or Castly+?

Castly+ is rated higher. Kyra for Kodi averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Castly+ averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Kyra for Kodi or Castly+ have ads?

Castly+ shows ads; Kyra for Kodi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kyra for Kodi or Castly+?

Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castly+ every 2 months. Most recently, Kyra for Kodi was updated on November 1, 2026 and Castly+ on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*