[Buschel]

Sorry, don’t exactly get what you’re asking for. “Move to another playlist” simply shows that playlist (music or pictures)?

Ok, let explain in more detail. My understanding is that your Kodi server plays startup video, and when the app is started while this is playing, the app shows the "video" playlist (bottom left of iPad screen). My ask is: start the app before you start Kodi. Then start Kodi. While the startup video is played, please select the "music" playlist. This triggers a command to Kodi to retrieve the "music" playlist. I am curious if this simple action causes the hassle you're experiencing.

This change didn't leave any noticeable impression. Maybe I am not sensitive enough to recognize 200 ms?

Main worry would be any unforeseen issue with connection/re-connection. If you do not see any, we're good.

I also don’t see any noticeable difference between the previous version and the current version of the App here, maybe since all my artwork already matches the aspect ratio as defined by Kodi?

You would for sure have such situation when entering the Live TV or Radio menu and scroll through all stations list grid view.