Comparison

Kyra for Kodi vs XB | Controller App For Xbox

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

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.

Highlights
  • Phone as Xbox remote
  • Fast response time
  • Seamless navigation
  • App access
  • Streaming control
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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XB Controller App | Remote for Xbox Turn your phone into an Xbox remote controller. Ideal for streaming and basic navigation when your controller is unavailable. Enjoy a seamless response time of 10x faster than the official Xbox app. Navigate your Xbox effortlessly, access your favorite apps, and enjoy control without the hassle of a physical controller or dead batteries. The app is designed for simplicity and convenience. Its user-friendly interface ensures that anyone can easily pick it up and start using it immediately. Whether you need to browse your game library, stream your favorite shows, or adjust settings, enjoy quick and reliable performance. Ensure you are never left without control of your Xbox. Experience the ease of using your phone as a remote. This app is not an official Xbox app published by, affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. The app uses interfaces that Microsoft can remove from the game console at any time without prior notice. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cdc33ff1-97d1-4829-b95b-daf4a7a3d383 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kyra for Kodi4 screens
XB | Controller App For Xbox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XB | Controller App For Xbox at 4.5 against Kyra for Kodi's 2.9. XB | Controller App For Xbox also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 17). Kyra for Kodi's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 and XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XB | Controller App For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.5K 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 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kyra for Kodi versus XB | Controller App For Xbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyra for KodiXB | Controller App For Xbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SchiksSimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

Kyra for Kodi

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

XB | Controller App For Xbox

All ratings2,487 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative52.7%

Bugs and requests

Kyra for Kodi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Buttons not responding as expected
  • Unexpected charges/subscriptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to name Xbox devices
  • Support for all controller buttons
  • Ability to use app without logging into Xbox

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kyra for Kodi

One-time1
  • Pro version$3.99
1 purchases

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Subscriptions1
  • Controller for Xbox - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Kyra for Kodi free?
Kyra for Kodi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XB | Controller App For Xbox free?
XB | Controller App For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kyra for Kodi or XB | Controller App For Xbox?
XB | Controller App For Xbox is rated higher. Kyra for Kodi averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while XB | Controller App For Xbox averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Kyra for Kodi or XB | Controller App For Xbox have ads?
Neither Kyra for Kodi nor XB | Controller App For Xbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kyra for Kodi or XB | Controller App For Xbox?
Kyra for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, and XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kyra for Kodi was updated on November 1, 2026 and XB | Controller App For Xbox on November 8, 2026.

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