Roku like streaming app launcher

[TurboSafari]

I don't like the streaming sticks they have out there on the market. Either their UI is buggy or they have no parental controls. I want to make a custom streaming app launcher and put it on some single board solution. I want to be able to put apps like Netflix, Plex, kids YouTube, etc. I want to use a Bluetooth remote to navigate in and between the apps. I was wondering if there was something like this already(not Kodi don't like it) or if anyone has any suggestions on making a custom desktop with the app launchers on it for the device to boot into.